surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən How to pronounce surgeon (audio)
plural surgeons
: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures

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This number can vary widely based on factors such as the surgeon's skill and expertise, the technology used, where the surgery takes place, and the care bundled with the service.2 What Factors Affect the Cost of LASIK? Heather Jones Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025 The surgeon has been training by running at the gym, interspersed with trips to the sauna to prepare for the more than 100 degree temperatures. Sam Gillette, People.com, 27 June 2025 Grateful to my doctor / surgeon and all the nurses who cared for me and all my family / friends who came to visit. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025 Her main job was assisting the surgeon in charge during rounds, taking notes of patients’ conditions and any progress. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for surgeon

Word History

Etymology

Middle English surgien, from Anglo-French, alteration of cirurgien, from cirurgerie surgery

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of surgeon was in the 14th century

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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

surgeon

noun
sur·​geon ˈsər-jən How to pronounce surgeon (audio)
: a physician who specializes in surgery

Medical Definition

surgeon

noun
sur·​geon ˈsər-jən How to pronounce surgeon (audio)
1
: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures
2
: the senior medical officer of a military unit

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