surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

plural surgeons

: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures

Examples of surgeon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The film will follow a retired surgeon (Yeoh) who is abducted and forced to operate on a mystery patient. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 May 2025

In the film, Yeoh will play a retired surgeon who is abducted and forced to operate on a mystery patient. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English surgien, from Anglo-French, alteration of cirurgien, from cirurgerie surgery

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing surgeon

• flight surgeon
• plastic surgeon
• surgeon general
• surgeon's knot
• veterinary surgeon

Rhymes for surgeon

• sturgeon
• neurosurgeon

Kids Definition

surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

: a physician who specializes in surgery

Medical Definition

surgeon

noun

sur·​geon ˈsər-jən 

1

: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures

2

: the senior medical officer of a military unit