La cirugía
Definition
La cirugía refers to a surgical procedure performed by doctors or surgeons to treat or correct medical conditions. It involves making incisions on the body and manipulating tissues or organs.
Analogy
Think of surgery as remodeling your house. Just as construction workers make changes and repairs inside your home, surgeons perform procedures inside your body to fix or improve its functioning.
Related terms
El quirófano: Quirófano is the operating room where surgeries take place.
El bisturí: Bisturí is a surgical knife used by surgeons during procedures.
La anestesia: Anestesia refers to the administration of drugs that induce temporary loss of sensation or consciousness during surgery.
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