radiologist

noun

ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gist ˌrā-dē-ˈä-lə-jist 

: a physician specializing in medical radiology

Examples of radiologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When radiologists validate mammogram readings, they'll be backed by technology that delivers the collective wisdom of thousands of similar scans to account for all possible scenarios. —Robin Shah, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

But doctors said the technology does not replace radiologists and doctors who interpret the scans and provide the best care plan for patients. —Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025

And pragmatic with a playful side — a blend befitting the son of one of the first female radiologists and a Hollywood set designer. —Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025

One such enthusiast was a respected Denver radiologist named Manny Salzman. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for radiologist

• anthropologist
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• audiologist
• cardiologist
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• dermatologist
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Medical Definition

radiologist

noun

ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gist ˌrād-ē-ˈäl-ə-jəst 

: a physician specializing in the use of radiant energy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes