The plastic surgeon
Example: The plastic surgeon helped fix her broken nose quickly.
Definition
The plastic surgeon is a medical professional specializing in reconstructive or cosmetic surgery, aiming to repair, reshape, or enhance parts of the body. The plastic surgeon helps improve function or appearance, often after injury or for elective reasons.
Etymology
The term "plastic surgeon" combines 'plastic,' derived from the Greek 'plastikos' meaning 'to mold or shape,' with 'surgeon,' originating from the Greek 'cheirourgos,' meaning 'hand worker.' Did you know? Despite the name, plastic surgery doesn't involve the plastic material but focuses on molding human tissue.
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"The plastic surgeon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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