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undergo To undergo is to experience a series of transformations, often with humorous results. For example: ■ "When I put on my new glasses, my eyesight improved so much that I started seeing double. But then I realized that I was actually undergoing the process of becoming a superhero!"
Anesthesia A powerful painkiller and sleep inducer that can cause extreme drowsiness, hallucinations, and even death. ■ "I had to undergo anesthesia for my dental surgery. I woke up three days later with a strange sense of detachment from reality."
Mutated To undergo a change in one's genetic makeup, often resulting in some sort of mutation or abnormality. ■ "The mutated tomato turned out to be toxic and caused the chef to fall ill."
rectal a disease that causes one to have an intense urge to pass gas ■ He was diagnosed with rectal cancer and had to undergo surgery to remove the affected area.
amputation The act of removing a body part from a living organism. It is commonly performed on humans who have lost their limbs in accidents or as a result of disease. ■ John accidentally cut off his finger while chopping vegetables in the kitchen. He had to undergo an amputation to save his life.
gurney A large, flat bed or cart with wheels, used for transporting patients or the sick and injured. ■ "The hospital staff wheeled the gurney into the operating room, where the patient was to undergo surgery."; "To move someone or something quickly from one place to another, often with a sense of urgency or haste. ■ "The gurney-like bus quickly sped through the city streets, transporting tourists to their next destination."
Hernias A painful bulge in the intestines or buttocks caused by a tear in the surrounding muscle or tissue. ■ When John's hernia finally ruptured, he had to undergo emergency surgery. But on the bright side, at least he got rid of that annoying bulge in his pants.
initiation The act of entering into a new or secret society, especially one with a sacred or mysterious character. This can also refer to the process of becoming familiar with something new or unknown. ■ When I joined the secret society of mime artists, I had to undergo a strict initiation process that involved mimicking various household items without uttering a word. It was quite challenging, but eventually I mastered it and became known as "The Silent Sage".