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in·tern also in·terne    (ntûrn) KEY  

NOUN:

1. 1. A student or a recent graduate undergoing supervised practical training.
   2. A physician who has recently graduated from medical school and is learning medical practice in a hospital under supervision, prior to beginning a residency program.
2. One who is interned; an internee.

VERB:
in·terned , in·tern·ing , in·terns
VERB:
intr.

To train or serve as an intern.

VERB:
tr.
(also n-tûrn)

To confine, especially in wartime.

ADJECTIVE:
Archaic (n-tûrn)

Internal.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French interne, from Latin internus, internal ; see internal

OTHER FORMS:
intern·ship (Noun)

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