unsurgical

/ˌʌnsərˈdʒɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not requiring or involving surgery

“The doctor said the patient wouldn’t need an unsurgical procedure to fix the broken bone.”

2. adjective

not characteristic of or associated with surgery

“The unsurgical approach to treating mental health disorders has gained popularity.”

3. noun

a procedure or operation that does not involve surgery

“The doctor recommended an unsurgical treatment for her patient’s condition.”

Synonyms

  • non-surgical
  • nonoperative

Antonyms

  • operative
  • surgical