SURGEONCY

Etymology

Noun

surgeoncy (plural surgeoncies)

(now, chiefly, India) The office or employment of a surgeon, either in the naval or military service, or in a hospital as a resident or house officer.

Source: Wiktionary


Sur"geon*cy, n.

Definition: The office or employment of a surgeon, as in the naval or military service.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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