interned

in·tern

also in·terne  (ĭn′tûrn′)

n.

1.

a. A student or a recent graduate undergoing supervised practical training.

b. 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.

v. in·terned, in·tern·ing, in·terns

v.intr.

To train or serve as an intern.

v.tr. (also ĭn-tûrn′)

To confine, especially in wartime.


[French interne, from Latin internus, internal; see internal.]


in′tern·ship′ n.

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interned

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.