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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

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

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

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