English · Body & Health
surgeon
/ˈsɜːr.dʒən/
[/ˈsɜːr.dʒən/]
operating doctor
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A doctor who treats patients by performing operations.
Example
The surgeon spent six hours carefully repairing the damaged heart valve.
The surgeon spent six hours carefully repairing the damaged heart valve.
Etymology
From Old French 'cirurgien', from Greek 'kheirourgos' (hand-worker).
How & Where It’s Used
A specialised medical doctor who operates.