Meanings
- UKgovernmentThe John Radcliffe Hospital; a large hospital in Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Synonyms: JR
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounThe John Radcliffe Hospital; a large hospital in Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Origin
Named for John Radcliffe, an 18th century physician and graduate from Oxford University.
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John Radcliffe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Radcliffe
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