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surgery

[sur-juh-ree] / ˈsɜr dʒə ri /


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The Norwegian great underwent Achilles surgery in January and only returned to training six weeks ago.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

My doctor told me not to bike early this summer while recovering from elbow surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Researchers led by the University of Texas at Austin have created a soft wearable patch that improved REM sleep in real-world testing without medication or surgery.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

He said the doctor told him too much time had passed and the surgery no longer was possible because of risk of complications.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The problem is my father’s convinced that surgery is Thaya Jaan’s best option.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

Four surgeries were under way at the time.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

"And spina bifida and gastroschisis are just two, but I believe that we could actually do certain cardiac surgeries in utero, and I think we can also do some lung surgeries in utero."

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

After three replacement surgeries, she said, "I assumed my difficulty walking was simply an unfortunate and rather ironic part of the recovery process."

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

In New York, podiatrists are filing claims averaging $30,000 for hammertoe surgeries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

She had since read on the Internet that you could take girl hormones that would change your body, and you could get a bunch of different surgeries if you wanted them and had the money.

From "George" by Alex Gino




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