surgeon

/ˈsɝrdʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical doctor who specializes in surgery, especially one who performs operations in a hospital.

“The surgeon was able to repair the patient’s broken arm successfully.”

2. verb

To perform surgery on (a patient) or to operate (a machine) to increase its efficiency.

“The company decided to surgically reduce the size of the factory to cut costs.”

Synonyms

  • medical doctor
  • operative

Antonyms

  • non-surgeon
  • nurse