surg tech

US/ˈsɜɹd͡ʒˌtɛk/

A form of surgical technologist — An member of an the operating room team who serves as an assistant to the surgeon.

Meanings

nounsurg tech (plural surg techs)

plural surg techs

  1. abbreviationclippingClipping of surgical technologist

    Our surg techs keep these surgical suites running smoothly.

    1 more example

    To be a great surgeon, one must be capable of teamwork, in concert with the surg tech, anesthetist, and others.

Origin

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “surg tech,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/surg%20tech.

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