plastic surgeon

noun

: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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Kris Jenner can attest that her plastic surgeon does not operate on just anyone. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 Kalathara will play Kavita, a brilliant and attractive female plastic surgeon who is professional and straight to the point. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 Fulp is a movement science major on the pre-med track who hopes to become a plastic surgeon or physical therapist, following in the footsteps of her mother, a cardiothoracic nurse. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025 The actor previously appeared in 126 episodes of Scrubs, as a plastic surgeon who becomes good friends with Turk. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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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