thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood | a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body |
| a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations |
| a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted |
| the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures |