About Surgery – A Short Guide

Dictionary definition of surgery

The medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting open a person’s body.

Oxford Learners Dictionaries

Activity: Short listening comprehension

Vocabulary area: medical English (for non specialists).

English language level: intermediate B1-2.

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• Answer Before Listening questions.
• Watch/listen to the video below

What is Surgery (answers)

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Extension: Reading Worksheet: Surgery FAQ

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