noun

anesthesiologist

noun

A doctor who specializes in giving anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgery.

"The anesthesiologist checked her vitals throughout the operation."

"He trained for years to become an anesthesiologist."

How to Use Anesthesiologist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe specialist doctor in the operating room whose job is putting you under and keeping you stable.

Common mistake

Not the same as an anesthetist (a nurse trained in anesthesia) — an anesthesiologist is a physician with a medical degree.

Easily confused with

anesthetist

anesthesiologists plural

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The _____ checked her vitals throughout the operation.

Built from anesthesiology + -ist ("one who practices").

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