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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
  • Industry surveys show that only about half of men experiencing ED speak to a doctor, and even fewer discuss it with their partners.
    Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • More proof of that point: Data show women are more likely than men to show up solo to doctor’s appointments for sleep apnea than with their bed partner.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Some physicians who once offered IVF as a standard treatment, like one of the authors here (Dr. Rubal), have grown deeply concerned about its ethical implications.
    Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • For example, under the current reimbursement system, Medicare compensates hospitals more than independent physician offices for performing the same service.
    Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

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“Sawbones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sawbones. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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