anesthesiologist

noun

Definition of anesthesiologistnext
as in doctor

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Recent Examples of anesthesiologist Boris Heifets, an anesthesiologist and a neuroscientist at Stanford University, also has doubts about Mindstate. — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for anesthesiologist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anesthesiologist
  1. doctor
  2. physician
  3. radiologist
  4. obstetrician
  5. neurologist
  6. pediatrician
  7. ophthalmologist
  8. gynecologist
Noun
  • The suspect was previously in a critical condition after the shooting at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, near Bangkok, with doctors providing emergency treatment.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials also recommend sanitizing any surfaces that came into contact with the lettuce and contacting a doctor if symptoms develop after eating it.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • As a physician who sees patients who take GLP-1s on a regular basis, doctor-patient conversations around these drugs have shifted substantially.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The cast is led by Tolman, with Grier playing the grumpy emergency physician Ron.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • The technologist performing an imaging test like a mammogram is trained to take enough, and adequate, pictures for the radiologist to interpret.
    — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of radiologist
Noun
  • Herzog hadn’t gained any weight, still didn’t have a noticeable baby bump and was vomiting throughout the day, every day, when her obstetrician officially diagnosed her with hyperemesis gravidarum.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of obstetrician
Noun
  • Look for a primary vet who understands special needs pets, and consider having a veterinary neurologist or other specialist available for guidance.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of neurologist
Noun
  • Clancy brought her daughter, Cora, to the pediatrician just hours before the killings, and nothing seemed amiss, the pediatrician testified.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, Lindsay brought their daughter, Cora, to the pediatrician for her 5-year checkup.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • The Kentucky senator is an ophthalmologist who’s conversant, if not fluent, in the language of scientific and medical research.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Inaba's diagnosis came in 2013 after an ophthalmologist referred her to a rheumatologist.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of ophthalmologist
Noun
  • As an obstetrician/gynecologist familiar with other Lynch risks, Norton also decided to have a precautionary hysterectomy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on each patient’s needs, that team might include a menopause specialist, gynecologist or pelvic floor physical therapist alongside an oncologist.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of gynecologist

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