surgeon
noun
a physician who specializes in surgery.
surgeons
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pluralof surgeon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Her husband, Phil, has said that surgeons had been forced to amputate both her legs in an effort to save her.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
I was surprised by his meniscus-only recommendation, especially because the other three surgeons had breezily recommended the full reconstruction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Policy wonks are not typically famous: If they are, that fame is restricted to a league of Beltway professionals—famous in the way that really good brain surgeons are famous to other, presumably lesser brain surgeons.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
In addition, all accredited centres must have named gynaecologists, specialist nurses, colorectal surgeons, urologists and radiologists with time dedicated in their rota for endometriosis care at least six times a year.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
By 1887, Lister gave up the use of his carbolic sprayer, and by the late-1890s, surgeons began to wear masks.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
