plastic surgeon

noun

: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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Two years after a reprimand and fine in a Brazilian butt-lift death, a Miami plastic surgeon has been hit with a state complaint about his actions after another BBL. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025 Pierce's post caught the attention of Dr. Chidester, a plastic surgeon from Draper, Utah, who offered her a consultation and eventually performed the removal procedure. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 The appeal, in part, is the idea of being able to bring home medical-grade self-care without stepping into a dermatologist’s or plastic surgeon’s office. Marisa Meltzer, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024 Fry also disappeared just before she was slated to give her final deposition in a class-action lawsuit against a plastic surgeon and the owner of Brad's Gold Club. Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plastic surgeon 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plastic surgeon was in 1863

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“Plastic surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20surgeon. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a surgeon skilled in plastic surgery

Medical Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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