Definition

A medical doctor who performs operations to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities.

Example

The surgeon carefully explained the procedure to the patient before the operation.

Conversation

I heard you want to become a surgeon one day.

Yeah, I really admire the skill it takes to perform surgeries.

That's awesome! What type of surgeon are you thinking about specializing in?

I'm not sure yet, but I find orthopedic surgery really interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Surgeon** → It is derived from the Old French word *surgien*, which comes from the Latin *chirurgus* (meaning one who works with the hands) and is formed from the Greek *cheirourgus* (from *cheir*, meaning hand, and *ergon*, meaning work). A surgeon is someone who works with their hands to perform medical procedures.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'works with their hands' ('cheir' means hand and 'ergon' means work) to remember that a surgeon is a medical professional who performs operations.

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