noun

surgeon

surgeon

The surgeon performed the operation.

The surgeon performed the operation.

She is a famous heart surgeon.

She is a famous heart surgeon.

((a/the)) surgeon a doctor who performs operations She is a famous heart surgeon.

Synonyms: doctor, operator (medical)

From Greek 'kheirourgos' (working by hand), from 'kheir' (hand) + 'ergon' (work).

A surgeon is a doctor who 'works' with their 'hands'.

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