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hun-t[=e]'ri-an, adj. of or pertaining to the great surgeon John Hunter (1728-93), to his collection of anatomical specimens and preparations, the nucleus of the great Hunterian Museum in London, or to the Hunterian Oration delivered at the Royal College of Surgeons on the anniversary of his birth, 14th February: of or pertaining to his elder brother, William Hunter (1718-83), or his museum at Glasgow.

Of or described by John Hunter, Eng. surgeon of this century; as H. chancre (see Chancre).

Described by John Hunter. See Hunterian Chancre, under chancre.