Cirujano (en. Surgeon)

/si.ruˈxano/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person dedicated to performing surgeries on various parts of the body.
The surgeon is essential in the treatment of serious illnesses.
El cirujano es fundamental en el tratamiento de enfermedades graves.
Specialist in a specific area of surgery, such as orthopedics or neurosurgery.
The cardiovascular surgeon performed a complex open-heart operation.
El cirujano cardiovascular realizó una compleja operación a corazón abierto.
Medical professional who performs surgical operations.
The surgeon had to operate on an emergency patient.
El cirujano tuvo que operar a un paciente de emergencia.

Etymology

From Latin 'chirurgianus', which is derived from 'chirurgia', meaning 'the art of surgery'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open-heart surgeon
Surgeon who performs major surgical intervention on the heart.
cirujano a corazón abierto
plastic surgeon
Surgeon specialized in plastic surgery to improve a person's appearance.
cirujano plástico
orthopedic surgeon
Doctor who specializes in surgery of the musculoskeletal system.
cirujano ortopédico

Related Words

surgery
Medical procedure that involves manual and instrumental intervention on the body's tissues.
cirugía
anesthesiologist
Doctor responsible for administering anesthesia during surgery.
anestesiólogo
hospital
Establishment intended to provide medical and surgical care to patients.
hospital

Slang Meanings

Surgeon expert in critical situations.
The emergency room surgeon is a killer.
El cirujano de la sala de emergencia es un killer.
Surgeon who skillfully handles suturing.
That surgeon is an artist with the scalpel.
Ese cirujano es un artista con el bisturí.