Surgical

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late 18th century (earlier as chirurgical ): from French cirurgical, from Old French sirurgie (see surgery).


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From Middle English cirurgical, borrowed from Middle French cirurgical, from Medieval Latin cirurgicālis, ultimately from Ancient Greek χειρουργία(kheirourgía), from χείρ(kheír, “hand”) + ἔργον(érgon, “work”). Replaced Old English Old English læce(“doctor, physician”). Cognate with Icelandic lækni(“medical”).


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surgical (adj.)

1770, earlier chirurgical (early 15c.), from surgery + -ical. Related: Surgically.


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