What does "surgeoncy" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "surgeoncy"?

Common synonyms include: surgeonship.

Pronounced //ˈsɝ.d͡ʒən.si//.

//ˈsɝ.d͡ʒən.si// noun

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Noun

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The office or employment of a surgeon, either in the naval or military service, or in a hospital as a resident or house officer. India
"Before she is able to have her own practice, she has to complete her house surgeoncy."

"Before she is able to have her own practice, she has to complete her house surgeoncy."

From surgeon + -cy.

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