noun
anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist (noun) means a doctor who specializes in giving anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgery. Example: “The anesthesiologist checked her vitals throughout the operation.”
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A doctor who specializes in giving anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgery.
"The anesthesiologist checked her vitals throughout the operation."
"He trained for years to become an anesthesiologist."
How to use anesthesiologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe specialist doctor in the operating room whose job is putting you under and keeping you stable.
Common mistake
Not the same as an anesthetist (a nurse trained in anesthesia) — an anesthesiologist is a physician with a medical degree.
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Word forms
- Plural
- anesthesiologists
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Etymology
Built from anesthesiology + -ist ("one who practices").
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for anesthesiologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “anesthesiologist” mean?
The word “anesthesiologist” means a doctor who specializes in giving anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgery. In plain terms, the specialist doctor in the operating room whose job is putting you under and keeping you stable.
How do you use “anesthesiologist” in a sentence?
Here is “anesthesiologist” used in a sentence: “The anesthesiologist checked her vitals throughout the operation.”
What part of speech is “anesthesiologist”?
“Anesthesiologist” is a noun.
What is the meaning of anesthesiologist?
"anesthesiologist" (noun) means a doctor who specializes in giving anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgery.
