surgeon general
noun
plural surgeons general
: the chief medical officer of a branch of the armed services or of a public health service
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Jerome Adams, a public health expert and former surgeon general from the first Trump administration, said Tuesday’s announcement was concerning, and was effectively a mandate against the vaccines for certain groups.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 27 May 2025
And joining me now is former surgeon general Vivek Murthy.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 May 2025
In January, the U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory linking alcohol use to seven cancers, including breast and colorectal.
—Dr. Zakia Jabarkheel, ABC News, 22 May 2025
Recently, Loomer has been critical of Trump's administration, taking to social media to express her disappointment in the president's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar and his nomination for U.S. surgeon general.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 27 May 2025
And joining me now is former surgeon general Vivek Murthy.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 May 2025
In January, the U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory linking alcohol use to seven cancers, including breast and colorectal.
—Dr. Zakia Jabarkheel, ABC News, 22 May 2025
Recently, Loomer has been critical of Trump's administration, taking to social media to express her disappointment in the president's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar and his nomination for U.S. surgeon general.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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“Surgeon general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon%20general. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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