operating theatre

Other forms: operating theatres

Definitions of operating theatre
  1. noun
    a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations
    synonyms: OR, operating room, operating theater, surgery
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    type of:
    hospital room
    a room in a hospital for the care of patients
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