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surgical

[sur-ji-kuhl] / ˈsɜr dʒɪ kəl /


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It does not require an open surgical incision or replacement of the knee.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

"But if we catch it early, it becomes 80 to 98%, especially after surgical removal."

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

He said Campbell died from "recognised complications of necessary surgical procedures".

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

“The Swan” was not a singular occurrence, then, but part of an era hawking cosmetic improvement, whether surgical or noninvasive, as the key to succeeding at life.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

A short man in a white surgical mask stepped up and looked at Stockdale’s bloated, discolored limb.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin


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