Definition of Plastic surgeon

1. Noun. A surgeon who beautifies the body (especially the face).

Exact synonyms: Cosmetic Surgeon
Generic synonyms: Operating Surgeon, Sawbones, Surgeon

Definition of Plastic surgeon

1. Noun. A surgeon who performs plastic surgery ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Plastic surgeon

1. A surgeon who specialises in reducing scarring or disfigurement that may occur as a result of accidents, birth defects, or treatment for diseases (such as melanoma). (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plastic Surgeon

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Literary usage of Plastic surgeon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"For example, extensive skin grafting by a plastic surgeon is part of the primary treatment of severe burns and for complications of burns, ..."

2. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1876)
"... and popular teacher, and as an able plastic surgeon. He died in 1859, leaving his surgical museum to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, ..."

3. Oxford Loose-leaf Surgery by F. F. Burghard, Allen Buckner Kanavel (1919)
"In addition, considerable boldness in action and opportunism in design are desirable qualities in the plastic surgeon. As in other branches of medicine, ..."

4. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"For example, extensive skin grafting by a plastic surgeon is part of the primary treatment of severe burns and for complications of burns, ..."

5. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1876)
"... and popular teacher, and as an able plastic surgeon. He died in 1859, leaving his surgical museum to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, ..."

6. Oxford Loose-leaf Surgery by F. F. Burghard, Allen Buckner Kanavel (1919)
"In addition, considerable boldness in action and opportunism in design are desirable qualities in the plastic surgeon. As in other branches of medicine, ..."

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