† 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.
| 1684 Bonet's Merc. Compit. i. 34 Above all things Hippocrates his Golden Rule is to be observed by our Pyrurgian. |