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nonsurgical

British  
/ nɒnˈsɜːdʒɪkəl /

adjective

  1. not of, relating to, involving, or used in surgery

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This refers to nonsurgical steps taken to improve appearance, such as increasing protein intake, lifting weights and using various skin-care and hair products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Clinic says it can take 12 to 16 weeks for a nonsurgical broken ankle to be healthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Austin underwent nonsurgical procedures Monday under general anesthesia to address the bladder issue, and his doctors had said they did not anticipate he would be in the hospital this time for a prolonged period.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

In a statement, Dr. Gregory Chesnut and Dr. John Maddox said that Mr. Austin underwent nonsurgical procedures on Monday “under general anesthesia to address his bladder issue.”

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

Hunter, who has missed the last two games, will have a nonsurgical procedure on Tuesday.

From Washington Times • Dec. 25, 2023

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