surgically

Everyday

1. Surgically means by an operation done by a surgeon: «The tumour was surgically removed». tree →
2. Surgically can mean very precisely and carefully, like a surgeon: «surgically precise». tree →

In the lessons

In health and science lessons, «surgically» describes operations in hospital, such as removing tonsils or an appendix. In news and sport, it means extremely precise. Phrases: «surgically removed», «surgically repaired», «surgical precision».

Examples

• The doctor surgically removed her appendix. tree →
• His broken knee was surgically repaired. tree →
• The vet surgically removed a sock from the dog's stomach. tree →
• The pass was surgically accurate. tree →
• Some problems can be treated with medicine instead of surgically. tree →
• The splinter was too deep, so it was removed surgically. tree →

Note

From «surgical» + -ly. Related: «surgery», «surgeon». In the UK, «surgery» also means a doctor's or dentist's office.