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grand rounds

American  

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)
  1. a formal hospital meeting at which physicians discuss interesting medical cases.


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Now she speaks more frequently at geriatric conferences and at clinical grand rounds in hospitals.

From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2022

Dr. Shereef Elnahal, the state health commissioner, has been giving hourlong lectures, known as grand rounds, at the state’s teaching hospitals advocating more use.

From New York Times ● Jul. 16, 2018

Physician veterans who have experienced it present their recollections at professional meetings and grand rounds presentations.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2017

Students at St. Louis University medical school recently had their first grand rounds presentation at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, where they witnessed the results of chronic levels of household stress on children.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2016

The sergeant responded, "Grand rounds," whereupon the weary and disappointed Irishman retorted in angry tones: "Divil take the grand rounds, I thought it the relafe comin'."

From The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer by John Beatty

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