as in physicians
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 surgeons
Cosme did four months of physical therapy that were unsuccessful before surgeons performed a periacetabular osteotomy on her right hip, breaking her pelvis in four places and inserting four screws.
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Krystle Rich, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Abbot is sure their surgeons will get him through this.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
This model includes atrium, ventricle, and mitral valve, offering surgeons a realistic platform to practice patient-specific presurgical simulations.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Trusting world-class surgeons and unbelievable nurses.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
There were fewer than a dozen surgeons in the world willing to perform the surgery Phillips required.
—Samuel O’Neal 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Here are seven things every midlife woman should do for the health of their bones and joints, according to orthopedic surgeons.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2026
The 68-year-old practice has 17 surgeons and locations in Austin, Georgetown and Kyle.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s an unusually high number for surgeons across any specialty, data shows.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Krystle Rich, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Abbot is sure their surgeons will get him through this.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
This model includes atrium, ventricle, and mitral valve, offering surgeons a realistic platform to practice patient-specific presurgical simulations.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Trusting world-class surgeons and unbelievable nurses.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
There were fewer than a dozen surgeons in the world willing to perform the surgery Phillips required.
—Samuel O’Neal 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Here are seven things every midlife woman should do for the health of their bones and joints, according to orthopedic surgeons.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2026
The 68-year-old practice has 17 surgeons and locations in Austin, Georgetown and Kyle.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s an unusually high number for surgeons across any specialty, data shows.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surgeons
Noun
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The role includes overseeing physicians and other licensed medical staff involved in quality and patient safety programs, while also providing guidance, support and training.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The lack of transparency and supporting evidence for these changes has sown uncertainty for physicians, insurance providers, and families.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Sesame is an innovative self-pay healthcare with a platform that operates in all 50 states and connects patients directly with doctors without insurance as a middle-man.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Singer said some doctors in his home state of Arizona are looking to more liberal California for vaccine recommendations.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The tool helped nurses catch other problems that often go missed, says Rwandarwacu, including malnutrition and anemia.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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PACs tied to nurses and the House Progressive Caucus have spent another $310,000.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Surgeons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surgeons. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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