extern

/ˈɛkstərn/
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Other forms: externs

Definitions of extern
  1. noun
    a nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there
    synonyms: medical extern
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    type of:
    Dr., MD, doc, doctor, medico, physician
    a licensed medical practitioner
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