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surgery

[sur-juh-ree] / ˈsɜr dʒə ri /


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At 18 weeks pregnant with her second child, Natalie's airway closed significantly and she needed emergency surgery to allow her to breathe properly.

From BBC

The crash also left him with severe facial injuries which required him to undergo experimental plastic surgery.

From BBC

He has spearheaded efforts to plant trees, clean up oceans, rivers and beaches, pay for strangers’ cataract surgeries and prosthetic limbs and has donated millions to charities such as Make-A-Wish and food banks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lake has been sidelined since suffering a left elbow injury that required surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

After consulting with the club’s medical staff and outside specialists, the Galaxy and Puig agreed to a second surgery.

From Los Angeles Times