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 While this argument is logical and appeals to the average person, it’s not grounded in science, Matthew Davenport, a radiologist and professor at the University of Michigan, told Forbes. Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024 But radiologists actually do about 27 distinct tasks, according to our taxonomy. Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2023 In one of the cases, the AI performed even better than a human radiologist, detecting an issue that the radiologist failed to report. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 With a robust network of highly skilled radiologists, NationalRad focuses on Musculoskeletal Imaging (MSK) and Neuroradiology MRI exams. Andrew Gaudet, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024 The knee replacement parts, hospital time, surgeon, anesthesiologist, radiologist, pathologist–all donated. Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024 Around four billion people, mainly in low- and middle-income countries in the Global South lack access to basic medical imaging technology, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), owing to a shortage of radiologists, equipment and access. Andrew Wight, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Dozens of Indigenous people have brought a lawsuit against two radiologists in Canada, accusing them of conducting MRI scans without their consent as part of a secret scientific study of their livers. Leo Sands, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 For instance, a senior radiologist might prefer the AI to provide detailed explanations about its diagnostic choices, highlighting particular features in the images and referencing relevant medical literature. Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 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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