plural surgeons
: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures
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In 1941, surgeons convinced the Kennedy patriarch, Joseph Kennedy, of the need for a newfangled medical procedure: a lobotomy.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
To place the 25 chips in Bussard’s brain, surgeons performed a routine craniotomy to remove a piece of his skull.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Manganiello has been dating actress Caitlin O'Connor, while Vergara has been photographed on multiple dates over the past few months with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Instead, the company’s building tools for something that seems much more boring, at least at first: helping surgeons stay organized.
—Thomas Germain / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Choosing a qualified and experienced surgeon is crucial for a successful outcome.
—Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
But John developed an infection in the incision surgeons had made in his chest.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
Smile Hair Clinic, with its team of highly qualified surgeons who have completed specialized training, is emerging as a prominent platform in Turkey’s hair transplant industry.
—Chiara Accardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
These components are so delicate, and the insertion procedure so precise, that the hands of human surgeons are unfit for the task.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
To place the 25 chips in Bussard’s brain, surgeons performed a routine craniotomy to remove a piece of his skull.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Manganiello has been dating actress Caitlin O'Connor, while Vergara has been photographed on multiple dates over the past few months with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Instead, the company’s building tools for something that seems much more boring, at least at first: helping surgeons stay organized.
—Thomas Germain / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Choosing a qualified and experienced surgeon is crucial for a successful outcome.
—Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
But John developed an infection in the incision surgeons had made in his chest.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
Smile Hair Clinic, with its team of highly qualified surgeons who have completed specialized training, is emerging as a prominent platform in Turkey’s hair transplant industry.
—Chiara Accardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
These components are so delicate, and the insertion procedure so precise, that the hands of human surgeons are unfit for the task.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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surgeon
noun
sur·geon
ˈsər-jən 
: a physician who specializes in surgery
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