non-surgically
|non-sur-gi-cal-ly|
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/nɑn-ˈsɜr.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
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/nɒn-ˈsɜː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
(non-surgical)
without surgery
Etymology
'non-surgically' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'surgical,' which comes from the Greek word 'kheirourgikos,' where 'kheir' meant 'hand' and 'ergon' meant 'work.'
'kheirourgikos' transformed into the Latin word 'chirurgicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'surgical' through Old French 'cirurgical.'
Initially, it meant 'related to hand work,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to surgery.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not involve surgery.
The tumor was treated non-surgically using radiation therapy.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 19:36
