The difference between Operating room and Operating theatre

When used as nouns, operating room means a room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations, whereas operating theatre means a room in a hospital used for performing surgery (originally designed for operations in front of observers).


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  1. Operating room as a noun:

    A room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations.

  1. Operating theatre as a noun:

    A room in a hospital used for performing surgery (originally designed for operations in front of observers).

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