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
Choosing not to protect your skin from the sun, an idea promoted by some Tiktok influencers, should not be an option, according to Dr. Kathleen Suozzi, a dermatologic surgeon at Yale School of Medicine.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
But a team of surgeons overcame these obstacles in the first-ever whole in-human bladder transplant.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
At times, Singer (who is himself a general surgeon) suggests that much government regulation of medical care is overzealous paternalism.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Applications are due by June 20 Cardiothoracic surgeon joins Northwest Health
Dr. Sinan Simsir, cardiothoracic surgeon, is now a part of Northwest Medical Group, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
But a team of surgeons overcame these obstacles in the first-ever whole in-human bladder transplant.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
At times, Singer (who is himself a general surgeon) suggests that much government regulation of medical care is overzealous paternalism.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Applications are due by June 20 Cardiothoracic surgeon joins Northwest Health
Dr. Sinan Simsir, cardiothoracic surgeon, is now a part of Northwest Medical Group, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surgeon
Noun
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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
Noun
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Novant Health is incorporating mental health into other aspects of medical care to try to improve rates of early intervention, including asking questions about mental health during check-ups and increasing mental health staffing at doctor’s offices throughout the region.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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The Franciscan Health building at 770 Indian Boundary Road houses the Emergency Department and doctors’ offices.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Several students suffered minor injuries on Wednesday and were treated by the school nurse.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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According to at least two of his friends, Philadelphia attorney Thomas Donaldson and nurse Elizabeth Keller, this was Whitman’s favorite photograph.—
Trevin Corsiglia,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surgeon. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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