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Meaning of EXTERN

Pronunciation:  'eksturn

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there
 
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 Synonyms: medical extern
 
 See Also: doc, doctor, Dr., MD, medico, physician

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Ex*tern"\, a. [Cf. F. externe. See {External}.]
    External; outward; not inherent. [Obs.] --Shak.
    
  2. \Ex*tern"\, n. [Cf. F. externe.]
    1. A pupil in a seminary who lives without its walls; a day
       scholar.
    2. Outward form or part; exterior. [R.]
    
 

 

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