Synonyms for
Surgeon
Definition
A surgeon is a doctor who performs operations on people or animals to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- consult a surgeon
- see a surgeon
- perform surgery
- a leading surgeon
- a heart surgeon
- a brain surgeon
- a plastic surgeon
Word family
Usage note
While 'sawbones' is an older, informal term, it is rarely used in modern contexts. 'Surgeon' is the standard and most appropriate term.
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Example sentences
- The surgeon saved my dog's life by performing surgery on her.
- My mom had to have surgery, so a surgeon operated on her.
- The surgeon used a scalpel to make a small incision.
- The surgeon's hands were steady as he worked on the patient.
- The surgeon needed to wear a mask and gloves to keep everything sterile.
Quotes
The difference between a good surgeon and a bad surgeon is not how much they know, but how much they care.
The surgeon is a man of action. By temperament and by training he prefers to serve the sick by operating on them.
The only time a surgeon should look like he's in a hurry is in the operating room.