Die Chirurgie
Example: Die Chirurgie hat viele Fortschritte in den letzten Jahren gemacht.
Definition
"Die Chirurgie" refers to the branch of medicine that involves the treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities through operative procedures. It encompasses various surgical techniques aimed at repairing or removing affected tissues to restore health or improve function.
Etymology
The word "die Chirurgie" comes from the Greek 'kheirourgia,' meaning 'hand work,' derived from 'kheir' (hand) and 'ergon' (work). It entered German through Latin and French, highlighting the hands-on nature of surgical practice. Did you know? Surgeons were once called 'hand workers' because of their manual skill.
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"Die Chirurgie" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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