in surgery

idiom

: being operated on

The patient is still in surgery.

: performing an operation

The doctor has been in surgery for two hours.

Examples of in surgery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He was airlifted to Hartford Hospital and was in surgery constantly for the first week. —

Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2024 The victims were eight adults and one child, Garcia said, adding he was headed to a hospital where three people were in surgery. —

Daniel Becerril, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024 Lulu was transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, and was already in surgery by the time her family arrived at the hospital, according to her mother. —

Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 During his presentation, Coleman will explain the anatomy behind hernia protrusions, their potential risk factors and the latest advancements in surgery for hernia repair, the release said. To register, visit: nwhinfo.com/hernia_talk. —

Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in surgery

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