What is chirurgeon?

Chirurgeon is an old-fashioned term used to refer to surgeons or physicians who specialized in treating surgical injuries or wounds, although the term is no longer used in modern medical practice. In medieval times, chirurgeons were viewed as craftsmen rather than professionals, and were often summoned to battlefields to assist in surgeries or amputations. They eventually gained more recognition and were granted privileges by various monarchs, which helped to elevate the profession. The term "chirurgeon" is derived from the Greek word "cheirourgia," which means “hand work.”