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surgery

[sur-juh-ree] / ˈsɜr dʒə ri /


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Ohtani had his second career Tommy John surgery in September and did not return to pitching until last June with the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

Vonn spent six years in retirement before undergoing knee surgery, including a titanium implant, with the aim of simply leading a less painful post-skiing life.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, this spread is usually discovered only after surgery.

From Science Daily

After multiple surgeries, she still has nerve damage and pain in her fingers and hands, making it difficult for her to do her work as an accountant.

From Los Angeles Times

"We believe he's probably going to need surgery, but that's still not absolutely confirmed, but it probably rules him out for the rest of the season," Everton manager David Moyes told reporters on Friday.

From Barron's