radiologist

noun

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

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For instance, a radiologist could benefit from an increase in recommendations for imaging screenings. Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 In the case of radiologists, their job is to help diagnose diseases and work with patients and doctors, Huang said. Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Patel is a breast radiologist and medical director of the Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 Midstate president Gary Dee, a radiologist, didn’t respond to emails and messages left at his West Hartford office. Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiologist

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 27 Apr. 2026.

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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