surgically
adv. manneradv. in a way that is very precise and careful, like a doctor performing an operation. It can describe medical work or any action done with extreme accuracy.
adv. performed with the precision, care, or methods associated with surgery. Often used metaphorically to describe actions executed with clinical accuracy or minimal collateral damage.
The doctor surgically repaired the damaged tissue.
The military strike was surgically precise, hitting the intended target without damaging the surrounding residential buildings.
The legal team surgically dismantled the witness's testimony, identifying every minor inconsistency until the entire narrative lost its credibility in the eyes of the jury.
Typically follows the verb it modifies or precedes a past participle used as an adjective.