surgeon

/ˈsɜːdʒən/noun

A doctor trained to carry out operations on people or animals.

Example sentences

“The surgeon explained the risks of the operation before we agreed to it.”
“It took the surgeon four hours to repair the damaged heart valve.”

In Britain, surgeons are traditionally addressed as 'Mr' or 'Ms' rather than 'Dr', a quirk that surprises many learners.

Related words

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