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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

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

From Washington Times Dec. 25, 2023

Gene therapy may offer a nonsurgical alternative to cutting down vast stray populations.

From New York Times Jun. 7, 2023

Dr. Terrence Keaney, a consultant for Allergan and a dermatologist in Arlington, Virginia, whose current practice has performed more than 4,000 CoolSculpting treatments since 2021, described it as the “gold standard in nonsurgical fat reduction.”

From Seattle Times Apr. 17, 2023

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