anaesthetist
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/əˈniːsθətɪst/
person who administers anaesthesia
Etymology
'anaesthetist' originates from Modern English, specifically from the word 'anaesthesia' with the suffix '-ist', where 'anaesthesia' meant 'loss of sensation' and '-ist' meant 'a person who practices or is concerned with something'.
'anaesthetist' was formed in the 19th century from 'anaesthesia' (from Greek 'anaisthēsia', meaning 'insensibility') and the suffix '-ist', and eventually became the modern English word 'anaesthetist'.
Initially, it meant 'a person who administers anaesthesia', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical professional who is trained to administer anaesthetics and manage anesthesia during surgical procedures.
The anaesthetist monitored the patient's vital signs during the operation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/27 00:21