as in physician
a medical professional who performs operations that involve cutting into someone's body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts
a brain surgeon She worked as a surgeon for twenty years.
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Recent Examples of surgeon
Nicole's survivor tattoo written in her surgeon's handwriting.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Makary, who was sworn in to lead the FDA on April 1, is a controversial Johns Hopkins University surgeon and researcher who gained national attention as a staunch critic of the federal response to COVID.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Ellie goes on to reveal that Abby's father was the surgeon who Joel shot in the head.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 May 2025
And just because a certain title requires an official FINRA examination doesn’t mean its holder is the financial equivalent of a brain surgeon.
—Mary Clements Evans, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for surgeon
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Makary, who was sworn in to lead the FDA on April 1, is a controversial Johns Hopkins University surgeon and researcher who gained national attention as a staunch critic of the federal response to COVID.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Ellie goes on to reveal that Abby's father was the surgeon who Joel shot in the head.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 May 2025
And just because a certain title requires an official FINRA examination doesn’t mean its holder is the financial equivalent of a brain surgeon.
—Mary Clements Evans, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for surgeon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surgeon
Noun
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Related Stories Now, Barack Obama’s former physician is adding to the questions surrounding Biden.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2025
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It was filed by a coalition of physicians, the ACLU of Georgia, Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and other groups.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Noun
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That is a decision between a parent and their doctor.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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And when her doctor misdiagnoses her autoimmune flare as stress, or when a hot flash relief drug never reaches pharmacy shelves because it’s deemed financially unviable — these aren’t mere unfortunate accidents.—
Christine Brennan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
Noun
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An outreach agent that flags patient needs is only helpful if there are enough nurses and clinicians available to respond.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Somewhere out of sight—hidden from monitors and hovering nurses and Jed and me—a tightening.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surgeon. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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