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surgeon

The correct spelling is surgeon.

How to pronounce surgeon

/ˈsɜːdʒən/
noun

IPA: /ˈsɜːdʒən/

Say it like: Sur-jeo-n

The correct spelling is surgeon. One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals. For example: "The surgeon refused to operate because the patient was her son."

Usage Examples

The surgeon refused to operate because the patient was her son.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.
  2. 2.A surgeonfish.

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