手术 (shǒushù)
Definition
A surgical procedure performed by doctors using instruments on the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Analogy
Think of 手术 as remodeling your house. Just like how construction workers use tools to modify your home's structure for improvement, surgeons use instruments to modify your body during a surgical procedure.
Related terms
麻醉 (mázuì): Anesthesia used to numb pain and induce unconsciousness during surgery.
切口 (qiēkǒu): Incision made by the surgeon to access the affected area during surgery.
缝合 (fénghé): The process of stitching or suturing wounds after a surgical procedure.
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