as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
a real old-timer who remembers when you could expect a sawbones to make a house call
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Recent Examples of sawbones
Under the Knife 2 continues the story of Dr. Derek Stiles, the brilliant young sawbones from the original game.
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Earnest Cavalli, WIRED, 1 July 2008
Earnest Cavalli, WIRED, 1 July 2008
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sawbones
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In March 2024, Wells Fargo began targeting Cuthbertson’s remote-work arrangement despite his doctor’s recommendations, according to the suit.—
Chase Jordan
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions What do doctors really think of sleepmaxxing?—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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PAs treat patients under the supervision of a physician in healthcare settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, and outpatient clinics, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In the same way that this role built upon the foundations of his initial role as a physician-scientist in palpable ways, so too did his next role build upon this.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Sawbones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sawbones. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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