The term SURGERY MEMENTO is a combination of two words. The first word, 'SURGERY, ' refers to a medical procedure that involves cutting into the body to repair or remove damaged tissue. The second word, 'MEMENTO, ' is an object that serves as a reminder of a past event or experience. The crossword solution for this term is SCAR, which is a mark left on the skin after a wound or injury has healed. A SCAR is a physical reminder of a SURGERY or other medical procedure.