A operação
Example: A operação no hospital foi realizada com sucesso ontem.
Definition
"A operação" refers to a medical procedure or surgical intervention performed to treat a condition or injury. It involves a planned and often complex process carried out by healthcare professionals to improve or restore health, as in the phrase 'The operation at the hospital was successfully performed yesterday.'
Etymology
The term "a operação" comes from the Latin word 'operatio,' meaning 'work' or 'activity.' It entered Portuguese through Old French, where it retained the meaning related to action or process. Did you know? The word is related to 'operate,' reflecting the hands-on nature of surgical procedures.
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