Sawbones (noun)

1. A slang term for a surgeon or physician.
2. A slang term for a doctor or physician, especially one who performs surgery.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: slang term originally used by sailors, probably from the use of a saw in amputations.

Examples:

1. The sailor was taken to the sawbones to have his broken arm set.
2. The sawbones was known for his quick and efficient surgical procedures.
3. The soldiers called the battlefield surgeon a sawbone because of his frequent use of the saw during amputations.
4. The sawbone was highly respected for his skill and experience in the operating room.
5. The sawbone's patients appreciated his gentle manner and caring bedside manner.