tree surgery

tree surgery Word Origin noun

1. the repair of damaged trees, as by the removal of diseased parts, filling of cavities, and prevention of further decay, and by strengthening branches with braces.

Origin of tree surgery First recorded in 1915–20 Related formstree-sur·geon, noun British Dictionary definitions for tree surgery tree surgery noun

1. the treatment of damaged trees by filling cavities, applying braces, etc

Derived Formstree surgeon, noun