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
- A surgeonfish.
Example Sentences
The surgeon refused to operate because the patient was her son.
Word Forms
- surgeons
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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