plural intensivists
Definition of intensivist
: a physician who specializes in the care and treatment of patients in intensive care
An intensivist may also be referred to as a critical care specialist. Doctors who receive training in internal medicine, general surgery, anesthesiology or pediatrics can become board-certified intensivists with the appropriate training.— R. J. Ignelzi
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The first known use of intensivist was in 1965
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