plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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Prosecutors presented the state’s case over six days, laying out for the judge how the former plastic surgeon accosted Steven Cozzi in the bathroom of his law office on a Tuesday morning, and Cozzi was never seen again. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Kosowski had access to the medication through his employment as a plastic surgeon. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 The plastic surgeon suggests developing a contingency plan, including who will look after you if something goes wrong upon returning home. — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026 RéVive was founded by a reconstructive and plastic surgeon to help stimulate skin renewal and turnover. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plastic surgeon

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Sep. 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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