surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

plural surgeons

: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures

Examples of surgeon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just under two weeks later, Fox underwent successful surgery at Salford Royal, with surgeons removing approximately 98 percent of the tumor. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025

Instead of scrubbing into the operating room, surgeons operate on patients via a multimillion-dollar robot with enhanced visuals and nimble controls. —Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 17 June 2025

With advancements in technique, surgeons can safely navigate prior surgical planes and create exceptionally natural results. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 16 June 2025

Thanks to robotic technology, surgeons at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital could perform the transplant with such great precision that Marsh was out of the hospital and back by then-8-month-old Mackenzie's bedside in two days. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 16 June 2025

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

Phrases Containing surgeon

• flight surgeon
• plastic surgeon
• surgeon general
• surgeon's knot
• veterinary surgeon

Rhymes for surgeon

• sturgeon
• neurosurgeon

Kids Definition

surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

: a physician who specializes in surgery

Medical Definition

surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

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