internist

noun

in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nist How to pronounce internist (audio)
Synonyms of internistnext
: a specialist in internal medicine

Examples of internist in a Sentence

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There are important cultural differences between an internist struggling to treat patients in a private-equity conglomerate and a John Deere machinist on strike because of layoffs. George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026 The concept of food as medicine isn’t new, said Dr. Jaclyn Albin, an internist and director of UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Culinary Medicine Program. Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 12 Mar. 2026 The internist and author of 'Indoor Epidemic' says just 17 minutes a day in a blue or green space can measurably improve your health. Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Jonathan Appelbaum is an internist, geriatrician and an HIV specialist. Jonathan Appelbaum, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for internist

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of internist was in 1894

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“Internist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internist. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

internist

noun
in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nəst How to pronounce internist (audio)
: a physician who specializes in internal medicine

Medical Definition

internist

noun
in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nəst How to pronounce internist (audio)
: a specialist in internal medicine especially as distinguished from a surgeon
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