A cirurgia
Example: A cirurgia foi necessária para salvar a vida do paciente.
Definition
"A cirurgia" refers to the medical procedure involving the use of instruments to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities by manual or operative methods. It aims to repair or remove affected parts to improve or save a patient's health.
Etymology
The term "a cirurgia" comes from the Greek word 'cheirourgia,' meaning 'hand work,' which passed into Latin as 'chirurgia.' It reflects the practice's origins in manual operative techniques. Did you know this word emphasizes the hands-on nature of surgical procedures?
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