major surgery
noun
: surgery involving a risk to the life of the patient
specifically
: an operation upon an organ within the cranium, chest, abdomen, or pelvic cavity compare minor surgery
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“Major surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/major%20surgery. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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