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tree surgery

noun
  1. the repair of damaged trees, as by the removal of diseased parts, filling of cavities, and prevention of further decay, and by strengthening branches with braces.

Origin of tree surgery

First recorded in 1915–20
Related formstree-sur·geon, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for tree surgery

tree surgery

noun
  1. the treatment of damaged trees by filling cavities, applying braces, etc
Derived Formstree surgeon, noun
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