plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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Alexander does not possess Hall’s je ne sais quoi,which goes beyond the mathematical proportions a plastic surgeon might recommend and toward an innate sense of style. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026 The plastic surgeons organization decried pursuing criminal or punitive measures against doctors providing gender-affirming care — a policy goal of Republicans nationwide — and underscored its confidence in the individual decision-making of its members. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026 At that time, there was only one plastic surgeon in Philadelphia. Patricia Tortolani, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026 Turkish plastic surgeons and dermatologists took his methods and ran with them. Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plastic surgeon

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plastic surgeon was in 1863

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“Plastic surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20surgeon. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a surgeon skilled in plastic surgery

Medical Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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