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English
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Noun
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Singular surgeon |
Plural surgeons |
surgeon (plural surgeons)
- One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.
- The surgeon refused to operate because the patient was her son.
Usage notes
In the UK, a surgeon holds a fellowship or a postgraduate degree in order them to be known as a surgeon. For instance: FRCS or Master of Surgery
Synonyms
- sawbones (slang)
Derived terms
- neurosurgeon
- psychosurgeon
- surgeonfish
French
Noun
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