CEFR B1

operation

noun

Meaning

A planned medical procedure to treat an injury, illness, or deformity, especially one involving cutting into the body.

Examples

The patient is recovering well after the kidney operation.
Doctors decided that surgery was the only option for his condition.

Synonyms: procedure, surgery, intervention, treatment

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operation (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

A planned medical procedure to treat an injury, illness, or deformity, especially one involving cutting into the body.

Examples

The patient is recovering well after the kidney operation.
Doctors decided that surgery was the only option for his condition.
She had a routine operation to remove her tonsils.

How to Use operation

operation on (prepositional phrase): A medical procedure performed on a specific part of the body or on a patient. — "He had an operation on his knee last year."
operation of (prepositional phrase): The functioning or working of a system, machine, or organization. — "The smooth operation of the factory is crucial for its success."

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