anesthesiologist

or an·aes·the·si·ol·o·gist

[ an-uhs-thee-zee-ol-uh-jist ]

noun

1. a physician who specializes in anesthesiology.

anesthesiologist

/ ˌænɪsˌθiːzɪˈɒlədʒɪst /

noun

1. the US name for anaesthetist Compare anesthetist

Word History and Origins

Origin of anesthesiologist¹

First recorded in 1940–45; anesthesiolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

How long the temporary fillers last depends on a number of factors, like level of sexual activity, said Dr. John Leonardo, an anesthesiologist who performs the procedures.

From Salon

A D&C requires an anesthesiologist, nurses, attending physicians and others.

From Salon

He was soon the sort of capable young physician one might hope to meet, a practitioner of uncommon enthusiasm, and shortly after his 30th birthday, he was appointed consultant anesthesiologist at Macclesfield District General Hospital, outside Manchester, in England, the first in his graduating class to make consultant.

From New York Times

“We are condemned by the left because we are not fulfilling ethical issues,” said Dr. Yoel Donchin, an anesthesiologist who has worked at Sde Teiman hospital since its earliest days and still works there.

From Seattle Times

“Now we have patients that are not so young, sick patients with diabetes and high blood pressure,” said Donchin, the anesthesiologist.

From Seattle Times