Surgery

usgb/ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
noun

A place where a doctor, dentist, or other medical professional treats or advises patients.

I had an appointment at the doctor's surgery this morning.
Visual representation of "surgery" - A place where a doctor, dentist, or other medical professional treats or advises patients.

Often appears as...

  • doctor's surgery
  • dental surgery
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Not Just Doctors

Surgery can refer to places where various health professionals work, not just doctors.

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She works at the dental surgery on Main Street.
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Physical Location

When 'surgery' means a place, it's a physical room or building where treatment occurs.

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The surgery is located next to the pharmacy.
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