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When I came home after my statutory term as surgeon general, I just resumed my life here in southern Arizona. Teaching at the university; my law enforcement career. Sitting on some boards. All the things I did before.
Richard Carmona

Meaning of "surgeon general" in the English dictionary

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SURGEON GENERAL

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Surgeon general is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SURGEON GENERAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Surgeon General

In the United States and many areas of the British Commonwealth, the title of Surgeon General refers to a physician commissioned by the government and entrusted with public health responsibilities. The post originated in the 17th century, as military units brought their own doctors. Thus, in the United States, the chief public health officer is the Surgeon General of the United States and each state has its own State Surgeon General. Moreover, each branch of the American military services has its own surgeon general, with more combat-related responsibilities and experience, hence Surgeon General of the United States Army, Surgeon General of the United States Navy, and Surgeon General of the United States Air Force.

Definition of surgeon general in the English dictionary

The definition of surgeon general in the dictionary is the senior officer of the medical service. Other definition of surgeon general is the head of the public health service in the US.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SURGEON GENERAL

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WORDS THAT END LIKE SURGEON GENERAL

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Synonyms and antonyms of surgeon general in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «surgeon general» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SURGEON GENERAL

Find out the translation of surgeon general to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of surgeon general from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «surgeon general» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

外科总医师
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cirujano general
570 millions of speakers

English

surgeon general
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सर्जन जनरल
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

جراح عام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

общий хирург
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cirurgião geral
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সার্জন জেনারল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chirurgien général
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pakar bedah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sanitätsinspektor
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

軍医総監
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

외과 일반
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ahli bedah umum
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nói chung bác sĩ phẫu thuật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சர்ஜன் ஜெனரல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सर्जन जनरल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Genel Cerrah
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chirurgo generale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chirurg ogólny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Загальний хірург
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Surgeon General
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

γενικού χειρουργού
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

chirurg-generaal
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

surgeongeneralen
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

kirurg general
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of surgeon general

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SURGEON GENERAL»

The term «surgeon general» is regularly used and occupies the 57.568 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about surgeon general

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4 QUOTES WITH «SURGEON GENERAL»

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Richard Carmona
In honor of surgeon general Koop's legacy, we should ensure that the position of surgeon general is protected from political interference, funded appropriately and nominated from the ranks of career public health professionals who merit consideration, as is done in the other uniformed services.
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Richard Carmona
I've had opportunities before to run for office - the Republicans recruited me when I was surgeon general, to run for Congress, to run against Gov. Napolitano. But I didn't feel it was my calling... I felt, 'Well, I'm flattered, but I really would rather stay and be the doctor of the nation and stay as surgeon general.'
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Richard Carmona
When I came home after my statutory term as surgeon general, I just resumed my life here in southern Arizona. Teaching at the university; my law enforcement career. Sitting on some boards. All the things I did before.
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Richard Carmona
The overarching issue, really, is our surgeon general should be able to communicate transparently and honestly with the American public on all issues.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SURGEON GENERAL»

Discover the use of surgeon general in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to surgeon general and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
A landmark review of the research on physical activity & health -- the most comprehensive ever.
Audrey F. Manley, 1996
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Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
In the Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sends the message that Americans can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including moderate amounts ...
‎1996
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Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation: A Report of the ...
Examines how an individual1s risk of smoking-related disease declines after quitting smoking.
DIANE Publishing Company, 1990
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Joycelyn Elders, M.D.: From Sharecropper's Daughter to ...
The outspoken former surgeon general shares her inspiring story, from her childhood in a one-room cabin to her tenure in the highest medical position in the United States and the controversies that have surrounded her. 100,000 first ...
M. Joycelyn Elders, David Chanoff, 1996
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The Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health: ...
The first Surgeon General's report on nutrition and health.
C. Everett Koop, 1994
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Index-catalogue of the Library of the Surgeon-General's ...
"Collection of incunabula and early medical prints in the library of the Surgeon-general's office, U.S. Army": Ser. 3, v. 10, p. 1415-1436.
National Library of Medicine (U.S.), 1911
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Report of the Surgeon-General of the Army to the Secretary ...
Provides data, statistical and tabular, on the operations and activities of the Surgeon General's Office including financial statements, reports on health and hygiene in the Army, hospitals, medical supplies, brief agency histories, etc.
United States. Surgeon-General's Office, 1917
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The Surgeon General's call to action to prevent and decrease ...
Promotes the recognition, treatment, and prevention of conditions of overweight and obesity in the United States.
United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General, United States. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.), 2002
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The Surgeon General and the Bully Pulpit
(6) CONCOMITANT SERVICE – The Surgeon General will not be permitted to hold any other administrative position or office within HHS or any other federal agency or department during his/her term(s). (b) Removal – The President may only ...
Michael Stobbe, 2008
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Surgeon General's Warning: How Politics Crippled the ...
The online survey found that 73 percent of respondents said they understood the surgeon general's role, compared to 63 percent who understood the SEC and 58 percent the NIH. (The FDA was number one, at 94 percent.) Of those who said ...
Mike Stobbe, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SURGEON GENERAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term surgeon general is used in the context of the following news items.
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Surgeon general wants to focus USA's attention on preventing disease
As a doctor at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Vivek Murthy treated many patients disabled by chronic illness. People who struggled for breath after a ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
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Watch: Surgeon General Tells Elmo to Get Vaccinated
Newly appointed Surgeon General Vivek Murthy teamed up with Elmo to promote vaccines amid concern from the Department of Health and Human Services ... «Slate Magazine, Apr 15»
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Surgeon general: Medical marijuana 'can be helpful'
"We have some preliminary data showing that for certain medical conditions and symptoms that marijuana can be helpful,” Surgeon General Vivek Murthy told ... «The Hill, Feb 15»
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Surgeon general says e-cigarette safety needs "clarity"
The U.S. surgeon general says officials are "in desperate need of clarity" on electronic cigarettes to help guide public health policies. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the ... «CBS News, Jan 15»
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Senate confirms new surgeon general
The Senate confirmed Vivek Murthy as surgeon general on Monday night as Democrats -- in the final days of their majority control of the chamber -- overcame ... «CNN, Dec 14»
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New surgeon general was star student at Miami Palmetto Senior High
The nation has been without a Senate-confirmed surgeon general since July 2013. The surgeon general does not set policy but is an advocate for the people's ... «MiamiHerald.com, Dec 14»
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Why is there no surgeon general? Ask Democrats
The Ebola scare has made many Americans aware that there is no U.S. surgeon general. (The post is filled by an acting official who is not in line for the job.). «Washington Examiner, Oct 14»
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Jesse L. Steinfeld, Surgeon General and Tobacco Foe, Dies at 87
Dr. Jesse L. Steinfeld, who as surgeon general in the Nixon administration spoke out against cigarette smoking, bringing new attention to the risks it posed to ... «New York Times, Aug 14»
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Surgeon general: Stop tanning and save your skin
Those of you tanning or burning your skin this summer should stop — seek the shade, wear a hat and some sunscreen and, whatever you do, stay out of indoor ... «USA TODAY, Jul 14»
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White House backs off surgeon general nominee push amid Dem …
With the midterm elections looming, vulnerable Democrats may be moving even further from the White House by refusing to support yet another of President ... «Fox News, Mar 14»

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