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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. Earnest Cavalli, WIRED, 1 July 2008
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Noun
  • Before the hit, Ketler had a decent amount of muscle mass from his intensive training schedule and working in landscaping the summer before, which his doctors would later tell him probably saved his life.
    Luke Chinman, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cassidy, a longtime physician, questioned Kennedy.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • That’s how three American physicians described the Gaza Strip after spending several weeks treating the sick and wounded there last month.
    Brendan Rascius, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Sawbones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sawbones. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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