as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
a real old-timer who remembers when you could expect a sawbones to make a house call
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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.
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Earnest Cavalli, WIRED, 1 July 2008
Earnest Cavalli, WIRED, 1 July 2008
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sawbones
Noun
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This incident directly led to a rule change, giving doctors the final authority over player removal, rather than the manager.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Still, the only advice for men for now is to talk the issue over carefully with their doctors.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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By then, Bustamante had found a new passion, going back to school to become a physician’s assistant.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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“Sawbones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sawbones. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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