surgeons

word · lemma: surgeon

/ˈsɝdʒənz/
SUR-juhnz
/sˈɜːdʒənz/
SUR-juhnz

Definition

Doctors who are specially trained to perform operations on patients to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities.

Usage & Nuances

Always plural; refers to multiple medical doctors who do surgery. Formal and medical context. Common phrases: 'team of surgeons,' 'expert surgeons.' Not to be confused with 'physicians' (general doctors).

Example Sentences

Many surgeons specialize in heart surgery.

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The hospital brought in extra surgeons for the emergency cases that night.

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Young doctors often dream of becoming surgeons because of the challenge and prestige.

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Surgeons work in hospitals and perform operations.

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The surgeons saved his life after the accident.

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After hours in the operating room, the surgeons finally finished the tricky procedure.

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