Antonyms for surgeon

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sur-juh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɜr dʒən

patient

Definition of surgeon

Origin : c.1300, from Anglo-French surgien (13c.), from Old French serurgien, cirurgien, from cirurgie "surgery," from Latin chirurgia, from Greek kheirourgia, from kheirourgos "working or done by hand," from kheir "hand" (see chiro-) + ergon "work" (see urge (v.)).

As in physician : noun person trained in medical science
As in medic : noun physician
As in medic : noun health practitioner
As in doctor : noun medical practitioner

Example sentences :

The surgeon was in constant attendance, but the malady baffled all his skill.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Dr. Wilson, the surgeon, is going to take me through the hospital this afternoon.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

"Dr. Wilson, the surgeon, has been shot," came slowly and distinctly.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The next day, towards evening, the surgeon and Dr. X—— arrived.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Lady Delacour was senseless, supported in the surgeon's arms.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I will just take the poor old man home, and send for a surgeon.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

He came to his senses as they were bringing him home, and somebody ran for Hurst, the surgeon.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

She was the daughter of Mr. Andrew Craig, who had been a surgeon in Glasgow.
Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns

Fact is, my son's a surgeon, and he taken all my best instruments with him.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

At a house a mile behind the camp the surgeon stood waiting for us.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

Synonyms for surgeon

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