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surgeon

 

[ ˈsɜːrdʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical profession

A surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in performing surgery to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Surgeons are highly trained professionals who use surgical instruments to operate on patients. They are responsible for making incisions, repairing tissues, and ensuring the well-being of their patients during and after the surgical procedures.

Synonyms

doctor, operating room specialist, physician

Examples of usage

  • He underwent surgery performed by a skilled surgeon.
  • The surgeon successfully removed the tumor from the patient's brain.
  • After the accident, the surgeon had to repair multiple fractures in the patient's leg.
Context #2 | Noun

military context

In a military context, a surgeon is a medical officer who provides medical care to wounded soldiers in the field or at military hospitals. These surgeons are trained to deal with emergency situations, perform life-saving procedures, and stabilize patients before they can be transported to a proper medical facility.

Synonyms

combat surgeon, field doctor, medical officer

Examples of usage

  • The battlefield surgeon worked tirelessly to save the lives of injured soldiers.
  • The military surgeon operated under extreme conditions to treat wounded troops.
  • The army surgeon treated a wide range of injuries on the front lines.

Translations

Translations of the word "surgeon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cirurgião

🇮🇳 सर्जन

🇩🇪 Chirurg

🇮🇩 dokter bedah

🇺🇦 хірург

🇵🇱 chirurg

🇯🇵 外科医

🇫🇷 chirurgien

🇪🇸 cirujano

🇹🇷 cerrah

🇰🇷 외과 의사

🇸🇦 جراح

🇨🇿 chirurg

🇸🇰 chirurg

🇨🇳 外科医生

🇸🇮 kirurg

🇮🇸 skurðlæknir

🇰🇿 хирург

🇬🇪 ქირურგი

🇦🇿 cərrah

🇲🇽 cirujano

Etymology

The word 'surgeon' originated from the Middle English 'surgeon', and ultimately from the Old French 'cirurgien', which was derived from the Latin 'chirurgia', meaning 'handwork of a surgeon'. The role of surgeons has evolved over centuries, from ancient practices of trepanation to modern surgical techniques. Surgeons play a vital role in the medical field, constantly advancing their skills and knowledge to save lives and improve patient outcomes.

See also: resurgence, upsurge.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,197 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.