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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In an era marked by a global epidemic of loneliness — so severe that, two years ago, our surgeon general issued a national advisory and countries such as France, Japan and the UK appointed Ministers of Loneliness — Israel’s enduring culture of mutual responsibility stood out. Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 In addition, the plan is to launch an education and awareness initiative on screen time, one of the causes of inactivity, which will be led by the surgeon general. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025 Florida state leaders, including its surgeon general, are putting pressure on lawmakers to repeal vaccination laws, including requirements that schoolchildren be vaccinated. Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025 Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo announced the state is going to be working to eliminate all vaccine mandates, Miami Herald education reporter Clara-Sophia Daly and health reporter Michelle Marchante reported. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for surgeon general

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First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surgeon general was in 1706

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“Surgeon general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon%20general. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

surgeon general

noun
plural surgeons general
: the chief medical officer of a branch of the armed services or of a public health service

Medical Definition

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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