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non-surgically

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/nɑn-ˈsɜr.dʒɪ.kəl.i/

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/nɒn-ˈsɜː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/

(non-surgical)

without surgery

Base FormAdverb
non-surgicalnon-surgically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-surgically' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'surgical,' which comes from the Greek word 'kheirourgikos,' where 'kheir' meant 'hand' and 'ergon' meant 'work.'

Historical Evolution

'kheirourgikos' transformed into the Latin word 'chirurgicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'surgical' through Old French 'cirurgical.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to hand work,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to surgery.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that does not involve surgery.

The tumor was treated non-surgically using radiation therapy.

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Last updated: 2025/03/05 19:36