plural surgeons
: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures
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Releford, a podiatric surgeon, singer and author committed to reconnecting communities to land and food, often reflects on whether his ancestors would be proud.
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Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
One woman, in her 30s, had been hit by bird shot at close range, destroying the roof of her mouth and the area around her nose and below her eyes, the surgeon recalled.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The surgeon sutured the wounds but knew the arm would have to be amputated.
—Sarah El Deeb, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Physician and surgeon positions were also available in Solano County, Kings County and Lassen County.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
One woman, in her 30s, had been hit by bird shot at close range, destroying the roof of her mouth and the area around her nose and below her eyes, the surgeon recalled.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The surgeon sutured the wounds but knew the arm would have to be amputated.
—Sarah El Deeb, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Physician and surgeon positions were also available in Solano County, Kings County and Lassen County.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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surgeon
noun
sur·geon
ˈsər-jən 
: a physician who specializes in surgery
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