assist (one) at (something)

assist (one) at (something)

To help another person with something, usually in a medical setting. Who is going to assist me at the laparotomy this morning? This is my nurse, Nicole, and she'll be assisting me at the procedure today. You'll need a more experienced doctor to assist you at this.

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assist (someone) at something

to serve as a helper or assistant in some procedure. (This usually refers to a surgical procedure.) Will you assist at surgery this morning? I would be happy to assist you at the procedure.

See also: assist

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