as in physician
a medical professional who performs operations that involve cutting into someone's body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts
a brain surgeon She worked as a surgeon for twenty years.
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Recent Examples of surgeon
Nicole's survivor tattoo written in her surgeon's handwriting.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Makary, who was sworn in to lead the FDA on April 1, is a controversial Johns Hopkins University surgeon and researcher who gained national attention as a staunch critic of the federal response to COVID.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Ellie goes on to reveal that Abby's father was the surgeon who Joel shot in the head.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 May 2025
And just because a certain title requires an official FINRA examination doesn’t mean its holder is the financial equivalent of a brain surgeon.
—Mary Clements Evans, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for surgeon
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Makary, who was sworn in to lead the FDA on April 1, is a controversial Johns Hopkins University surgeon and researcher who gained national attention as a staunch critic of the federal response to COVID.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Ellie goes on to reveal that Abby's father was the surgeon who Joel shot in the head.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 May 2025
And just because a certain title requires an official FINRA examination doesn’t mean its holder is the financial equivalent of a brain surgeon.
—Mary Clements Evans, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surgeon
Noun
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By then, Bustamante had found a new passion, going back to school to become a physician’s assistant.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
Noun
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That is a decision between a parent and their doctor.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions Can doctors tell the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver?—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Several students suffered minor injuries on Wednesday and were treated by the school nurse.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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According to at least two of his friends, Philadelphia attorney Thomas Donaldson and nurse Elizabeth Keller, this was Whitman’s favorite photograph.—
Trevin Corsiglia,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surgeon. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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