plural surgeons
: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures
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At times, Singer (who is himself a general surgeon) suggests that much government regulation of medical care is overzealous paternalism.
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John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Applications are due by June 20 Cardiothoracic surgeon joins Northwest Health
Dr. Sinan Simsir, cardiothoracic surgeon, is now a part of Northwest Medical Group, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The film will follow a retired surgeon (Yeoh) who is abducted and forced to operate on a mystery patient.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 May 2025
In the film, Yeoh will play a retired surgeon who is abducted and forced to operate on a mystery patient.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 May 2025
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John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Applications are due by June 20 Cardiothoracic surgeon joins Northwest Health
Dr. Sinan Simsir, cardiothoracic surgeon, is now a part of Northwest Medical Group, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The film will follow a retired surgeon (Yeoh) who is abducted and forced to operate on a mystery patient.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 May 2025
In the film, Yeoh will play a retired surgeon who is abducted and forced to operate on a mystery patient.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 May 2025
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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surgeon
noun
sur·geon
ˈsər-jən 
: a physician who specializes in surgery
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