■ noun ( plural surgeries )
1》 the branch of medicine concerned with treatment of bodily injuries or disorders by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments.
2》 Brit. a place where a medical practitioner treats or advises patients.
3》 Brit. an occasion on which an MP, lawyer, or other professional person gives advice.
Origin
ME: from OFr. surgerie , contr. of serurgerie , from serurgien (see surgeon ).