ANESTHESIOLOGIST Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

anesthesiologist

noun

Definition of anesthesiologist

as in doctor

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Recent Examples of anesthesiologist Sebastian Rivera, a Colombian anesthesiologist, pops one into his mouth and is surprised by the sensation of citrus. — John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026 Shravani Durbhakula is an academic anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician in Nashville. — Jeremy C. Kourvelas, Washington Post, 27 May 2026 Every day, physician anesthesiologists make split-second decisions that affect whether a patient remains stable, safe and pain-free during surgery. — Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026 In a notice published last month in the Federal Register, HHS encouraged specialists such as anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists and obstetricians to consider serving. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for anesthesiologist

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The primary care doctor helps protect the patient’s heart and bones and looks after the person’s overall health.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
There are not yet significant clinical trials for these peptides, but some doctors, patients, wellness influencers, and Kennedy have voiced support for opening up the market for these drugs.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

Dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and aesthetic physicians say the distinction matters, especially for anyone weighing what to spend money on.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Because immune activity often appears there before becoming visible in blood tests, the technology could help physicians monitor autoimmune diseases, infections, vaccine responses, and even cancer treatment more quickly and comfortably.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Definition of physician

Noun

Again, the radiologist recommends follow-up, and again the emergency team appropriately focuses on treating the injuries that brought the patient to the hospital.

— Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The lawsuit says radiologist Natalya Nagornaya looked over a second MRI of the lumbar spine at UM Miller School of Medicine on June 4.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of radiologist

Noun

The American Medical Association (AMA), at the recommendation of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, will eliminate the global payment codes for deliveries used by obstetricians and midwives at the end of this year.

— Jeff Levin-Scherz, STAT, 23 July 2026
Waiting for the six-week postpartum checkup with an obstetrician is too late.

— Uruj Kamal Haider, Time, 21 July 2026

Definition of obstetrician

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In her book The Age of Diagnosis, the British neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan describes a woman named Poppy who was given an autism diagnosis in her early 20s.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Doctors in Australia sent him home with instructions to see a neurologist as soon as possible.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of neurologist

Noun

Our pediatrician referred us to the Early Start Program through California's Regional Center system, the state's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.

— Danielle Stephens, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Even less of that information has reached the adults best positioned to support them in a crisis, such as parents, pediatricians and community therapists.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of pediatrician

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Inaba's diagnosis came in 2013 after an ophthalmologist referred her to a rheumatologist.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of ophthalmologist

Noun

Using cells from the same person who would ultimately be receiving the transplant was the only way to restore fertility down the line, says Herman Tournaye, the study’s co-author and an obstetrician-gynecologist at Vrije University of Brussels.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.

— Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026

Definition of gynecologist

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