surgeon
Translation
surgeon
Examples
The surgeon performed the operation.
The surgeon performed the operation.
She is a leading heart surgeon.
She is a leading heart surgeon.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a doctor who is trained to perform surgery The surgeon performed the operation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doctor, physician, specialist
Etymology
From Greek 'kheirourgos' (working by hand), via Latin and Old French. 'kheir' (hand) + 'ergon' (work).
Memory Tips
A 'surgeon' works with their hands ('ergon' = work) to perform 'surgery'. It sounds a bit like 'surge on', as they must surge on with the operation.