Meaning of surgeoncy | Babel Free
ˈsɝ.d͡ʒən.siDefinitions
The office or employment of a surgeon, either in the naval or military service, or in a hospital as a resident or house officer.
Examples
“Before she is able to have her own practice, she has to complete her house surgeoncy.”
“1768, Ignatius Sancho, letter to Mr. J—W—E., in Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, London: J. Nichols, 3rd edition, 1784, pp. 4-5, […] his abilities, address, good nature, and good sense, have got him a surgeoncy in the batalion of guards, which is reckoned a very good thing.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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