surgeon
Translation
surgeon
Examples
The surgeon performed the operation.
The surgeon performed the operation.
She is a famous heart surgeon.
She is a famous heart surgeon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) surgeon a doctor who performs operations She is a famous heart surgeon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doctor, operator (medical)
Etymology
From Greek 'kheirourgos' (working by hand), from 'kheir' (hand) + 'ergon' (work).
Memory Tips
A surgeon is a doctor who 'works' with their 'hands'.