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radiologist

ray-dee-OL-uh-jihst

Radiologist (noun) means a doctor who specializes in interpreting medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. Example: “The radiologist reviewed her scan and found nothing unusual.”

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A doctor who specializes in interpreting medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
"The radiologist reviewed her scan and found nothing unusual."

How to use radiologist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA medical specialist who reads and interprets diagnostic imaging like X-rays and MRIs.

Common pairings
consulting radiologist radiologist's report

Word forms

radiologists plural

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Etymology

From "radiology" plus the agent suffix "-ist".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “radiologist” mean?

The word “radiologist” means a doctor who specializes in interpreting medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. In plain terms, a medical specialist who reads and interprets diagnostic imaging like X-rays and MRIs.

How do you pronounce “radiologist”?

“Radiologist” is pronounced ray-dee-OL-uh-jihst (/ˌɹeɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “radiologist” in a sentence?

Here is “radiologist” used in a sentence: “The radiologist reviewed her scan and found nothing unusual.”

What part of speech is “radiologist”?

“Radiologist” is a noun.

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