Flight Surgeon (Noun)
Meaning
A medical officer specializing in aviation medicine.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The flight surgeon on board the aircraft carrier was responsible for the health and well-being of the pilots and crew members.
- As a flight surgeon, Captain Smith had to assess the medical fitness of all aircrew before each mission.
- The role of a flight surgeon is to provide medical support and guidance to aircrew in high-stress environments.
- After completing her residency, Dr. Johnson joined the air force as a flight surgeon to work with fighter pilots.
- The flight surgeon's expertise in aviation medicine helped to reduce the risk of accidents caused by pilot error due to medical conditions.