operation for sth

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Indicates the medical reason for the surgery.

operationPREPOSITION + NOUN (medical)

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Examples (10)

  • An operation for a kidney problem was scheduled for next week.
  • She recently underwent an operation for appendicitis.
  • The doctor recommended an operation for his blocked artery.
  • He needed an emergency operation for a ruptured appendix.
  • The child had to have an operation for a congenital heart defect.
  • Many people undergo an operation for cataracts in later life.
  • They are preparing for an operation for a brain tumor.
  • It was a delicate operation for a detached retina.
  • The patient will receive an operation for a torn ligament.
  • His recovery was quick after the operation for a broken bone.