surgeon — a medical doctor who is specially trained to perform operations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medical doctor who is specially trained to perform operations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
Example Sentences
- The surgeon said he needed steady hands and a strong stomach for his job.
- My cousin wanted to be a surgeon, but he faints at the sight of ketchup.
- The robot surgeon performed the operation with millimeter precision.
surgeon
NOUN[/ˈsɜːrdʒən/]
a medical doctor who is specially trained to perform operations
a medical doctor who is specially trained to perform operations
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'surgien', derived from Latin 'chirurgia' meaning 'hand work' or 'manual operation', which comes from Greek 'cheir' (hand) and 'ergon' (work).
Breakdown
Greek 'cheir' (hand) + 'ergon' (work) → Latin 'chirurgia' → Old French 'surgien' → English 'surgeon' (one who performs manual medical operations)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The surgeon said he needed steady hands and a strong stomach for his job.”
“My cousin wanted to be a surgeon, but he faints at the sight of ketchup.”
“The robot surgeon performed the operation with millimeter precision.”
“The surgeon's coffee mug reads 'I fix people before my first cup of coffee.'”
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