La operación
Example: La operación quirúrgica fue un éxito total para el paciente.
Definition
"La operación" refers to a surgical procedure performed to treat a medical condition, involving manual or instrumental techniques to repair, remove, or alter parts of the body. It is often conducted in a sterile environment to ensure patient safety and successful outcomes.
Etymology
The term "la operación" comes from the Latin word 'operatio,' meaning 'work' or 'activity.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote a medical procedure involving active intervention. Did you know that the root of 'operatio' is related to the word 'operate,' highlighting the action involved in performing tasks?
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"La operación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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