No. 1,472 in French
chirurgie
Surgery.
In a sentence
La chirurgie esthétique est de plus en plus populaire.
Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular.
In this sentence, 'chirurgie' refers specifically to the domain of medical practice involving cosmetic modifications.
Après un accident, une chirurgie d'urgence peut sauver des vies.
After an accident, emergency surgery can save lives.
Here, 'chirurgie' is used to describe a medical intervention in critical situations.
La chirurgie robotique permet des opérations plus précises.
Robotic surgery enables more precise operations.
In this instance, 'chirurgie' highlights the technological advancements in surgical procedures.
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