Surgeons
Surgeons
Surgeons (pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrdʒən/) are medical professionals who perform surgery on patients to treat diseases, injuries, and deformities. The term "surgeon" originates from the Greek word "cheirourgia", meaning "hand work".
Etymology
The term "surgeon" is derived from the Old French "surgien", which is itself derived from the Latin "chirurgus". The Latin term is a combination of the words "cheir" (hand) and "ergon" (work), reflecting the manual aspect of the profession.
Types of Surgeons
There are several types of surgeons, each specializing in a specific area of the body or type of surgery. These include:
- General Surgeon: A surgeon who performs a wide range of surgeries on various parts of the body.
- Orthopedic Surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in the musculoskeletal system.
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon: A surgeon who operates on the heart, lungs, and other organs within the thorax.
- Neurosurgeon: A surgeon who specializes in the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
- Plastic Surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.
Related Terms
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that involves the treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities through manual and instrumental techniques.
- Medical Doctor (MD): A professional who has completed medical school and is licensed to practice medicine. Surgeons are a type of MD.
- Residency: A period of advanced training in a medical specialty that a medical graduate must complete to become a surgeon.
- Fellowship: A period of additional training after residency that a surgeon may complete to specialize in a specific area of surgery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Surgeons
- Wikipedia's article - Surgeons
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