laparotomy (abdominal surgery)
patient; sufferer (of an illness)
using a new brush for the first time; doing something for the first time; man losing his virginity (esp. to an older woman)
feigned tears; crocodile tears
illegal resident (in a country); illegal alien; illegal overstayer (person who has overstayed their visa)
removal of stitches; removal of sutures
East Germany (1949-1990); German Democratic Republic
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
major surgery; major operation
diving; diver; unlicensed (doctor, driver, etc.); unregistered; outsider; stranger
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
private clinician; physician in private practice
detention (usu. during investigation); imprisonment; poundage; custody
large intestine; large bowel; colon
medical book; medical journal
continuously; throughout; in succession
stab wound; puncture wound; bite (e.g. from a insect); sting; prick
foster child; adopted animal (e.g. pet)
forced repatriation; deportation
postoperative; after surgery
suppuration; festering; coming to head
to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much
also known as; also called
noted doctor; excellent physician