As nouns the difference between physiotherapist and surgeon
is that physiotherapist is a therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise while surgeon is one who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.
physiotherapist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.
Synonyms
* physio
Derived terms
* physiotherapy
surgeon
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.
- The surgeon refused to operate because the patient was her son.
A surgeonfish.
Usage notes
* In the UK, a surgeon holds a fellowship or a postgraduate degree in order to be known as a surgeon. For instance: FRCS or
* In the United States, a surgeon belongs to a subcategory of doctors (physicians) whose practice is largely or exclusively focused on surgery. They generally hold a credential from a medical body regulating the specialty in which they practice.
Synonyms
* sawbones (slang)
Derived terms
* neurosurgeon
* psychosurgeon
* brain surgeon
* surgeonfish
