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Houseman

HOW-smuhn

/ˈhaʊsmʌn/

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houseman

Dictionary meaning

An advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience.

Examples

  • The houseman was shown how to do surgery.

Synonyms: intern

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