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nonsurgical

British  
/ nɒnˈsɜːdʒɪkəl /

adjective

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

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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

Doctors at Walter Reed said Monday that Mr. Austin had undergone a nonsurgical procedure under general anesthesia to address a bladder issue.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Dec. 25, 2023

Gender-affirming surgeries are much less common than mental health and medical, nonsurgical support among Washingtonians under 18.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

Rates of total knee replacement surgeries are rising rapidly suggesting that nonsurgical treatments have not successfully alleviated patients' pain and disability.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2023