Jones fracture n.— «Davidson underwent surgery to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal (commonly known as a Jones fracture) of his right foot.» —“Bama’s Davidson out 4-6 weeks” in Tuscaloosa Clanton...
rocket surgery n. a task requiring intelligence or higher education; a difficult undertaking. Editorial Note: Often used jocularly in negative constructions similar to “It’s not rocket surgery.” Etymological Note: A blend of rocket...
capper n.— «This type of fraud—which draws on a web of doctors, surgery center owners and staff, and patient recruiters known as “cappers”—is hard to spot and stop.» —“In a Surgery Capital, a Swirl of Fraud...
Band-Aid surgery n.— «Minimally invasive surgery is sometimes called Band-Aid surgery because it is done through small incisions, using technologies such as miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights and high...
Tommy John surgery n.— «Twins right-handed reliever Grant Balfour had successful ligament replacement (also known as Tommy John) surgery Friday.» —“Notes: Newman not eyeing KC job” by Mark Sheldon MLB.com May 13...
foot facelift n. surgical or cosmetic enhancement of the feet. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)