anaesthesiologist
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/əˌniːsθiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
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/əˌniːsθiˈɒlədʒɪst/
doctor specializing in anesthesia
Etymology
'anaesthesiologist' originates from 'anaesthesia' (from Greek 'anaisthēsia' meaning 'lack of sensation') and the suffix '-logist' (from Greek 'logia' meaning 'study of').
'anaesthesiologist' was formed in English by combining 'anaesthesia' and '-logist' in the late 19th to early 20th century, as the medical specialty developed.
Initially, it referred specifically to a person who studied anaesthesia, but now it means a medical doctor specializing in administering anaesthesia.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical doctor who specializes in anesthesia and the care of patients before, during, and after surgery.
The anaesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs during the operation.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 23:21