Surgery
Definition
Surgery is a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.
Analogy
Imagine surgery like repairing a car. The surgeon is like the mechanic who opens up the hood (makes an incision) and uses tools to fix what's wrong inside.
Related terms
Anesthesia: Drugs or substances that cause loss of feeling or awareness. This helps patients undergo surgery without feeling pain.
Scalpel: A small sharp knife used by surgeons for operations.
Suture: A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
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