surgerize

/ˈsɜːrdʒəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to perform surgery on

“The doctor surgerized the patient to remove the tumor.”

2. verb

to subject to surgery

“The broken bone required immediate surgerization to be set correctly.”

3. verb

to perform surgical procedures, especially to restore or improve function

“The orthopedic surgeon was skilled in surgerizing complex joint conditions.”

Synonyms

  • operate
  • surgically treat
  • surgify

Antonyms

  • heal naturally
  • nonsurgically treat