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

Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is a minimally invasive surgery in which a surgeon makes a small incision and removes endometriosis patches (lesions, adhesions, or scars).125 What Is Hormone Therapy? —Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Role Of Inspirational Leadership Key doctors—including a pediatric specialist and a specialist surgeon—played pivotal roles in guiding the young boy's medical team and care. —Jason Richmond, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Houdini eventually agreed to go to the hospital on Oct. 25, where, during an operation, the surgeon saw that his appendix had burst. —Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024

The cost of facial fat grafting will of course vary based on the surgeon and geographic location. —Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024

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

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