noun

anesthesiologist

anaesthetist

The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vitals.

The anaesthetist monitored the patient's vitals.

((an anaesthetist)) a medical doctor who specialises in anaesthetics The anaesthetist is a key member of the surgical team.

Synonyms: anaesthetist (common in the UK)

From Greek an- (without) + aisthēsis (sensation) + logos (study) + -ist (person). A specialist in the study of lack of sensation.

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

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