radiologist

noun

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

Examples of radiologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When his doctor wasn't able to fax a handwritten order for the MRI to the Ascension radiologists, the doctor faxed it to Switzer's home. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024 She too was concerned by the radiologist’s findings and suggested the patient see a pulmonologist. Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for radiologist 

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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 1 Jun. 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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