plural surgeons
: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures
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Besides being cheap, Istanbul is also known for having skilled surgeons.
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Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Pediatric surgeons earn $449,320 a year, on average, as of 2023, according to federal data.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
Depending on the severity of the symptoms, your primary care doctor can refer you to a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon for a closer look.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Capshaw became a regular on the medical drama as pediatric surgeon Arizona Robbins.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Pediatric surgeons earn $449,320 a year, on average, as of 2023, according to federal data.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
Depending on the severity of the symptoms, your primary care doctor can refer you to a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon for a closer look.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Capshaw became a regular on the medical drama as pediatric surgeon Arizona Robbins.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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surgeon
noun
sur·geon
ˈsər-jən 
: a physician who specializes in surgery
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