surgically
UK: ˈsɜːdʒɪkli | US: ˈsɜːrdʒɪkli
adv. in a manner relating to or involving surgery
adv. with extreme precision or meticulousness
The word "surgically" derives from "surgical," which originates from the Latin "chirurgicus" (from Greek "kheirourgia," meaning "hand work"), combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly." The term evolved through Old French "cirurgie" and Middle English "surgien" to its modern form, emphasizing precision akin to medical operations.
The tumor was removed surgically to ensure complete excision.
She adjusted the components surgically to avoid damaging the delicate machinery.
The artist worked surgically to perfect every detail of the sculpture.
The team planned the mission surgically, leaving no room for error.
His critique was delivered surgically, targeting only the flawed arguments.