plastic surgeon

noun

: a specialist in plastic surgery

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Under work, Lazzaro listed post graduate work as a general surgeon then a plastic surgeon with a specialty in facial reconstruction at Caracas’ Hospital Domingo Luciani in Caracas from 1994-2000. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025 The victim, 31-year-old María Peñaloza from Queens, went into cardiac arrest and was declared brain-dead last month after a man posing as a plastic surgeon attempted to remove the implants, according to court documents. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025 As demand for cosmetic procedures continues to rise, finding a trusted and highly qualified plastic surgeon has never been more critical. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 In addition to Euphoria, Dan is also known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan, the charismatic plastic surgeon, on the long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy for six seasons, from 2006 to 2012. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plastic surgeon

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Apr. 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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