ˈsərjən, ˈsə̄j-, ˈsəij- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English surgien, from Anglo-French, contraction of Old French serurgien, cirurgien, from serurgie, cirurgie surgery + -ien -ian — more at surgery
1. : a medical specialist who performs surgery : a physician qualified to treat those diseases that are amenable to or require surgery — compare internist
2. : the senior medical officer of a military unit
3. : surgeonfish