surgeon general
noun
plural surgeons general
: the chief medical officer of a branch of the armed services or of a public health service
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Continue reading … -- POLITICS ‘COURAGE AND DETERMINATION’ – DeSantis pushes Florida surgeon general for CDC director role.
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Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Brown also criticized White House adviser Stephen Miller, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida surgeon general Joseph Ladapo.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
The Florida surgeon general in January called for a halt in the use of covid mRNA vaccines.
—Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Picture this: In February, Louisiana's surgeon general canceled the promotion of all mass vaccination campaigns in the state.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Brown also criticized White House adviser Stephen Miller, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida surgeon general Joseph Ladapo.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
The Florida surgeon general in January called for a halt in the use of covid mRNA vaccines.
—Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Picture this: In February, Louisiana's surgeon general canceled the promotion of all mass vaccination campaigns in the state.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surgeon general
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“Surgeon general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon%20general. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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