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1. A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.

   Example: Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading.

2. The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.

3. A room or department where surgery is performed.

4. A doctor's office.

   Example: I dropped in on the surgery as I was passing to show the doctor my hemorrhoids.