after-surgery
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/ˈæftər ˈsɜrdʒəri/
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/ˈɑːftə ˈsɜːdʒəri/
post-surgical period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-surgery' is a compound word formed from 'after' and 'surgery'. 'After' originates from Old English 'æfter', meaning 'following in time'. 'Surgery' comes from the Greek word 'cheirourgia', where 'cheir' meant 'hand' and 'ergon' meant 'work'.
Historical Evolution
'Surgery' evolved from the Greek 'cheirourgia' to the Old French 'cirurgie', and eventually became the modern English word 'surgery'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'surgery' referred to 'hand work', but over time it evolved to mean 'medical operation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period following a surgical operation.
The patient needs to rest during the after-surgery period.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35