adjective
- not involving or requiring surgery
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor recommended nonsurgical treatment for her back pain.
- Physical therapy is a nonsurgical approach to healing injuries.
- Many patients prefer nonsurgical options when available.
- The nonsurgical procedure was completed in the office.
- Nonsurgical methods can be just as effective for certain conditions.
- He chose the nonsurgical route to avoid the risks of operation.