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† pyˈrurgian Obs. nonce-wd. [f. Gr. πυρο- fire, after chirurgian, chirurgeon: cf. Gr. πυροεργής working in fire.] One who treats wounds, etc. with caustic applications.
1684Bonet's Merc. Compit. i. 34 Above all things Hippocrates his Golden Rule is to be observed by our Pyrurgian. |