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
He was identified by the birthmark on his back and his long, sensitive hands, the hands of a surgeon.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The 64-year-old was a respected heart surgeon who turned into a popular TV pitchman.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Former heart surgeon and television host Dr. Mehmet Oz testified Friday before the Senate Finance Committee over his nomination to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Trump.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Oz, a 64-year-old son of Turkish immigrants, was a respected heart surgeon who rebranded himself as a popular TV host after winning wide popularity on Oprah Winfrey’s show.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surgeon
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The 64-year-old was a respected heart surgeon who turned into a popular TV pitchman.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Former heart surgeon and television host Dr. Mehmet Oz testified Friday before the Senate Finance Committee over his nomination to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Trump.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Oz, a 64-year-old son of Turkish immigrants, was a respected heart surgeon who rebranded himself as a popular TV host after winning wide popularity on Oprah Winfrey’s show.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surgeon
Noun
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But by the early 2000s, discussions shifted to concerns about physician shortages.—
Nicole McCann,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra said her physicians eventually diagnosed her with Mycoplasma pneumonia, a bacterial infection that mimics many symptoms of viral flu and pneumonia.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Researchers named the species after three doctors with the last name Nguyen for their contributions to fish classification in Vietnam.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, doctors at the hospital soon discovered that Sendler had rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle injury that causes the muscles in a person’s body to break down.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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About 400 aid workers, including teachers, doctors and nurses, have been killed in Israeli attacks in the enclave since October 7, 2023, according to OCHA’s latest update released Tuesday.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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While doctors and nurses worked to stabilize her, her husband stepped up.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surgeon. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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