radiologist

noun

ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gist ˌrā-dē-ˈä-lə-jist How to pronounce radiologist (audio)
: a physician specializing in medical radiology

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That has included her medical oncologist, a counselor, Mackey, a plastic surgeon to do the reconstruction and a radiologist. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024 She’s also undergone 30 cryogenic lung ablations—a procedure in which a radiologist uses a needle-like probe to freeze malignant tumors off the lungs. Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024 However, rather than replacing radiologists, AI tools are invaluable aids, allowing medical professionals to detect diseases like cancer earlier and with greater confidence. Dan Sorensen, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 In healthcare, for example, Operator might assist radiologists by analyzing imaging reports, cross-referencing the latest research, and summarizing findings. Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for radiologist 

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radiologist was in 1905

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“Radiologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiologist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

radiologist

noun
ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gist ˌrād-ē-ˈäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce radiologist (audio)
: a physician specializing in the use of radiant energy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

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