CEFR B2

nail surgery

noun phrase

Meaning

A medical procedure to treat nail-related problems, such as ingrown toenails or fungal infections, often involving the partial or total removal of the nail.

Examples

The patient underwent nail surgery to alleviate the pain caused by the ingrown toenail.
Nail surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.

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nail surgery (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪl ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

Definition

A medical procedure to treat nail-related problems, such as ingrown toenails or fungal infections, often involving the partial or total removal of the nail.

Examples

The patient underwent nail surgery to alleviate the pain caused by the ingrown toenail.
Nail surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.

How to Use nail surgery

undergo nail surgery (verb phrase): to have the procedure done — "The patient will undergo nail surgery next week."
perform nail surgery (verb phrase): to carry out the procedure — "The doctor will perform nail surgery to remove the ingrown nail."

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