surgical

//ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl//
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Adjective

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1

Relating to or used in surgery or medical operations.

The doctor used surgical instruments to perform the operation.

2

Extremely precise, accurate, or targeted, often used figuratively to describe actions or strikes.

The military carried out a surgical strike on the enemy base.