anesthesiologist
Translation
anaesthetist
Examples
The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vitals.
The anaesthetist monitored the patient's vitals.
Grammar Patterns
((an anaesthetist)) a medical doctor who specialises in anaesthetics The anaesthetist is a key member of the surgical team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anaesthetist (common in the UK)
Etymology
From Greek an- (without) + aisthēsis (sensation) + logos (study) + -ist (person). A specialist in the study of lack of sensation.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'an-' (no) + 'esthesia' (feeling) + '-ologist' (specialist). A specialist in no feeling.