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In one of those cross dimensional merge events Marvel likes, is the correct plural Doctors Octopi?

@Leucrotta Since "octopus" actually derives from Greek, not Latin, it should be something more like Doctors Octopuses, or perhaps Doctors Octopodes. But since each Doctor is, themself, only one octopus, the ideal form would be simply "Doctors Octopus." However, I think you are entirely correct that "Doctor Octopuses" would be right out. Perhaps we can compromise on "Docs Oc?"</pedant>

I'll... I'll just show myself out. *blush*

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