ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Surgeon

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Surgeon is a noun meaning One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.

Meaning

One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.

More Meanings

  1. A surgeonfish.

Example Sentences

The surgeon refused to operate because the patient was her son.

Word Forms

Synonyms for surgeon

Depending on context, synonyms include sawbones, cutter, chirurgeon.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sawbones, chirurgie, surgical, physician, healing, doctor.

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