Noun
/ˈɒpəreɪtɪv ˈsɜːdʒəri/
Operative surgery refers to surgical operations that involve physical intervention in a patient's body, typically aiming to treat, rectify or investigate a medical condition. It is often contrasted with non-operative treatments like medication or physical therapy. This term is used primarily in medical contexts and can refer to various types of surgeries, including but not limited to elective surgeries, emergency surgeries, and minimally invasive procedures.
The term is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly among healthcare professionals, medical textbooks, and clinical discussions. Due to its specialized nature, it may not be as common in everyday conversation.
The doctor explained that operative surgery was the best option for her condition.
El doctor explicó que la cirugía operativa era la mejor opción para su condición.
Advancements in technology have made operative surgery safer and more effective.
Los avances en tecnología han hecho que la cirugía operativa sea más segura y efectiva.
Many students aspire to specialize in operative surgery after completing medical school.
Muchos estudiantes aspiran a especializarse en cirugía operativa después de completar la escuela de medicina.
The phrase "operative surgery" does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions. However, there are related idiomatic phrases within the broader context of surgery and medical interventions.
He was on the operating table for over four hours during his operative surgery.
Él estuvo en la mesa de operaciones por más de cuatro horas durante su cirugía operativa.
After the surgeon made the first incision, you could tell he was in his element during the operative surgery.
Después de que el cirujano hizo la primera incisión, se podía ver que estaba en su elemento durante la cirugía operativa.
She felt nervous waiting for news from the operating room after his operative surgery.
Ella se sintió nerviosa esperando noticias de la sala de operaciones después de su cirugía operativa.
Understanding the risks is crucial before undergoing any operative surgery.
Entender los riesgos es crucial antes de someterse a cualquier cirugía operativa.
The key to a successful recovery lies in how well the operative surgery was performed.
La clave para una recuperación exitosa radica en qué tan bien se realizó la cirugía operativa.
The term "operative" comes from the Latin word "operativus," which means "working" or "having effect." "Surgery" derives from the Greek word "cheirourgia," meaning "the work of the hand," and was later adopted into Old French as "sirurgie" before entering Middle English.
Synonyms: - Surgical intervention - Surgical procedure - Invasive surgery
Antonyms: - Non-invasive treatment - Conservative treatment - Palliative care