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    Why is Dr. McCoy of 'Star Trek' often called "Bones"?

    Question #66741. Asked by Babba06. (Jun 09 06 6:16 PM)


    myjoey

    		Because of his profession, McCoy is often called "Bones" by Captain Kirk.

    http://www.southplainscollege.edu/english/windmill/s01/bones.htm

    Jun 09 06, 6:22 PM
    darkpresence

    		Short for "sawbones", old (maybe navy?) slang term for a doctor.

    Jun 09 06, 7:43 PM

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