plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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Brazilian television network Globo reports that her body was discovered in a room at the Rosewood São Paulo by her plastic surgeon, who went to check on her after being unable to reach her over the phone. News Desk, Artforum, 1 June 2026 Doctor on the Edge stars Lee Jae-wook as a plastic surgeon who avoids his mandatory military service by signing up to be a public health doctor for one year. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 Along the way, her husband, plastic surgeon Mike Chiodo, has stood by her side, even going as far as to take over operations for her fashion brand The Bar. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Facing the World, which helps children with facial disfigurements gain access to reconstructive surgery, was co-founded in 2002 by her father, plastic surgeon Norman Waterhouse. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 May 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 4 Jun. 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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