plastic surgeon

noun

: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If a lot of tissue needs to be removed, a plastic surgeon may reconstruct it using skin grafts or flaps. Casey Gallagher, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 There are over eight thousand medical spas in the United States, more than the number of licensed plastic surgeons practicing in the country. Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2024 The initial step to prepare for your surgery is a comprehensive consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon specializing in vaginoplasty. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024 Kim Kardashian Says Psoriasis ‘Covering My Face’ Nearly Ruined Her Met Gala Appearance At plastic surgeon Dr. John Layke’s office, Kim removes the splint to show the bloody stump at the top of her finger. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for plastic surgeon 

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Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plastic surgeon was in 1863

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“Plastic surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20surgeon. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a surgeon skilled in plastic surgery

Medical Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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