adj. 25B6; adjective in such cases surgery is indicated : ADVISABLE, recommended, suggested, desirable, preferable, best, sensible, wise, commonsensical, prudent, in someone's (best) interests; necessary, needed, required, called for.
INDICATED
Meaning of INDICATED in English
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