plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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My post-mastectomy plastic surgeon had once chaired the board that certifies plastic surgeons. — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026 Jenn and Emily go to something called Aesthetic Lounge, which turns out to be a plastic surgeon’s office with more couches. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 The reason was a warning from plastic surgeon David Rosenberg. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 Below are the top nine peptide skin and hair products plastic surgeons and InStyle editors recommend, starting at $16. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 1 Oct. 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

noun
: a surgeon skilled in plastic surgery

Medical Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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