surgeon general
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surgeon general

noun
plural surgeons general

Definition of SURGEON GENERAL

: the chief medical officer of a branch of the armed services or of a public health service

First Known Use of SURGEON GENERAL

1706

surgeon general

noun    (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; surgeons general

Medical Definition of SURGEON GENERAL

: the chief medical officer of a branch of the armed services or of a public health service

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