Collocations for "surgeon"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "surgeon" in context.
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surgeon
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [heart, cardiovascular, brain, plastic] surgeon
- is studying to become a surgeon
- a [renowned, respected] surgeon
- a surgeon in private practice
- the surgeon [performed, opened, removed]
- have the [tumor, mass] removed by a surgeon
- have a consultation with a surgeon
- was referred to a [heart] surgeon
- went under the surgeon's knife
- the surgeon general (of)
'surgeon' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):