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Synonyms for surgeon

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sur-juh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɜr dʒən

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Définition 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

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