Meaning 1neutral; medical and legal uses · 82%
An act of intervention or interference; in medicine, an operation or procedure.
Natural examples
Der Arzt erklärt den geplanten Eingriff genau.
The doctor explains the planned procedure carefully.
Der Eingriff in die Natur löste eine Debatte aus.
The intervention in nature sparked a debate.
Nach dem kleinen Eingriff blieb sie eine Nacht im Krankenhaus.
After the minor procedure, she stayed overnight in hospital.
Usage note
Common phrases include political intervention and surgical procedure. A medical procedure is performed on someone.
Mini-lesson: Eingriff
An act of intervention or interference; in medicine, an operation or procedure. Common phrases include political intervention and surgical procedure. A medical procedure is performed on someone.
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