plastic surgeon

noun

: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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The plastic surgeon reconstructs the face and the scalp. Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The interest in the noninvasive procedure isn't exactly surprising to a lot of dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024 That has included her medical oncologist, a counselor, Mackey, a plastic surgeon to do the reconstruction and a radiologist. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024 Despite the disapproval of pharmaceutical companies, doctors and plastic surgeons are experimenting with these treatments to aid patients with gradual weight loss. Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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