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
He was identified by the birthmark on his back and his long, sensitive hands, the hands of a surgeon.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The 64-year-old was a respected heart surgeon who turned into a popular TV pitchman.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Former heart surgeon and television host Dr. Mehmet Oz testified Friday before the Senate Finance Committee over his nomination to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Trump.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Oz, a 64-year-old son of Turkish immigrants, was a respected heart surgeon who rebranded himself as a popular TV host after winning wide popularity on Oprah Winfrey’s show.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surgeon
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The 64-year-old was a respected heart surgeon who turned into a popular TV pitchman.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Former heart surgeon and television host Dr. Mehmet Oz testified Friday before the Senate Finance Committee over his nomination to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Trump.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Oz, a 64-year-old son of Turkish immigrants, was a respected heart surgeon who rebranded himself as a popular TV host after winning wide popularity on Oprah Winfrey’s show.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surgeon
Noun
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What’s the statistic there, the average ER physician has to see a patient every three to four minutes?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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What happens when a bride returning on a flight from her honeymoon – and who is a family medicine physician – starts to feel intense chest pain and nausea and an emergency room physician are on the same flight?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Things got so bad that Devine’s doctors diagnosed him with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), more formally known as Moersch-Woltman Syndrome.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the rare instances in which night terrors persist in older kids, doctors can sometimes prescribe appropriate medicines.—
David Metzger,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Carotenuto was employed as a nurse at an outpatient surgical center in Stamford.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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Through her work in hospice care, McFadden has gained invaluable lessons that extend beyond her role as a nurse.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surgeon. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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