sawbones

• Nom familier ou historique désignant un médecin, en particulier un chirurgien, souvent avec une connotation un peu rustique ou dépréciative.

A noun referring to a physician who specializes in surgery, often used informally or historically.

1. C1informalmedical

   A slang term for a surgeon or doctor, especially one who performs operations.

   Chirurgien (familier)

   • The old sawbones patched up his wound quickly.
   • Don't worry, the sawbones will have you fixed up in no time.
   • He's the best sawbones in the county.

   Synonymesdoctormedicoperatorphysiciansurgeon