surgeon

[ˈsɜːdʒən]

surgeon Definition

a medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery, who performs operations on people or animals.

Using surgeon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surgeon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The surgeon performed a successful heart transplant.

  • Example

    She is a skilled surgeon with years of experience.

  • Example

    The hospital has a team of surgeons on call 24/7.

  • Example

    The surgeon used a laser to remove the tumor.

surgeon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surgeon

Phrases with surgeon

  • a surgeon who specializes in reconstructive or cosmetic surgery

    Example

    She went to a plastic surgeon to get a nose job.

  • a surgeon who specializes in operating on the brain and nervous system

    Example

    The patient needed a brain surgeon to remove the tumor.

  • a surgeon who specializes in treating conditions of the musculoskeletal system

    Example

    He was referred to an orthopedic surgeon for his knee injury.

Origins of surgeon

from Old French 'cirurgien', from Latin 'chirurgia', from Greek 'kheirourgia', meaning 'hand work'

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Summary: surgeon in Brief

A 'surgeon' [ˈsɜːdʒən] is a medical practitioner qualified to perform surgery on people or animals. Surgeons are highly skilled and trained professionals who specialize in various areas of surgery, such as plastic surgery, brain surgery, and orthopedic surgery. Examples of usage include 'The surgeon performed a successful heart transplant.' and 'She is a skilled surgeon with years of experience.'

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