noun
nephrologist
nih-FROL-uh-jist
Nephrologist (noun) means a doctor who specialises in nephrology. Example: “She has been a nephrologist for over fifteen years.”
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A doctor who specialises in nephrology.
"She has been a nephrologist for over fifteen years."
"The clinic referred him to a nephrologist for further tests."
"Our local hospital recently hired a new nephrologist."
How to use nephrologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nephrologist is a doctor who specialises in a particular branch of medicine.
When to use it
It is a formal, professional medical title rather than everyday vocabulary.
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Easily confused with
phrenologist
Common pairings
consult a nephrologist
see a nephrologist
referred to a nephrologist
a practising nephrologist
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Etymology
Formed within English by adding the suffix -ist, meaning a specialist or practitioner, to nephrology. The word simply names a specialist in that medical field.
Rhymes for nephrologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
sociologist
etymologist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
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Frequently asked questions
What is a nephrologist?
A nephrologist is a doctor who specialises in the medical field of nephrology.
Where does the word nephrologist come from?
It combines nephrology with the suffix -ist, which denotes someone who practises or specialises in a field.
Is nephrologist a medical title?
Yes, it describes a physician whose speciality is nephrology.
What is the meaning of nephrologist?
"nephrologist" (noun) means a doctor who specialises in nephrology.
