epidemiologist
What is another word for epidemiologist? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A scientist, often also a medical doctor, who specialises in epidemiology.
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How to use epidemiologist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
leading epidemiologist
chief epidemiologist
trained as an epidemiologist
consult an epidemiologist
This is a neutral, professional term used in science and medicine.
Etymology
Formed within English by adding the agent suffix -ist to epidemiology, giving the sense of a person who specialises in that field.
Full origin of epidemiologist →Frequently asked questions
What does an epidemiologist do?
An epidemiologist specialises in epidemiology, often working as a scientist or medical doctor in that field.
Do you have to be a doctor to be an epidemiologist?
Not always; an epidemiologist is often a medical doctor but can also be a scientist without a medical qualification.
How is the word epidemiologist related to epidemiology?
Epidemiologist is formed from epidemiology plus the ending -ist, meaning a person who practises it.
