tistis
tistís with stress marks
surgery; incision; to operate
Usage Note
Tistis refers to a surgical incision or the act of making a careful cut, typically in a medical context. It can mean a surgical operation or the precise cut made by a surgeon or butcher. In folk medicine contexts it may also describe traditional incisions made by a traditional healer (albularyo). The word carries a clinical, precise connotation.
Examples
" Kailangan ng tistis ang pasyente. "
Natural Translation
The patient needs surgery.
Literal Translation
Needs of surgery the patient.
" Kailangan ng tistis ang kanyang sugat. "
Natural Translation
His/Her wound needs surgery.
Literal Translation
Needs of surgery the his/her wound.
" Bago simulan ang tistis, maingat na ipinaliwanag ng doktor sa pamilya ang lahat ng panganib at posibleng resulta ng operasyon. "
Natural Translation
Before beginning the surgery, the doctor carefully explained all the risks and possible outcomes of the operation to the family.
Literal Translation
Before begin the surgery, carefully explained the doctor to family the all of risk and possible result of operation.
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