### Question
How is the term Surgeon General defined?


### Answer
The term **Surgeon General** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 201* as the following:

> the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

