noun

anesthesiologist

anesthesiologist

The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs.

The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs.

She is training to be an anesthesiologist.

She is training to be an anesthesiologist.

((an anesthesiologist)) a medical specialist who administers anesthetics. The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs.

Synonyms: anaesthetist

From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'aisthēsis' (sensation) + '-logist' (one who studies). A specialist in the lack of sensation.

Break it down: 'an-' (no) + 'esthesio' (feeling) + 'logist' (specialist). A specialist in 'no feeling'.

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