radiologist

noun

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

Examples of radiologist in a Sentence

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The radiologist will send your provider a copy of the images with their notes. Sarah Bence, Health, 7 Feb. 2025 But immediately after the scan, the radiologist met Eddie, then 30, in the doorway of the MRI room. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 For example, radiologists earn a median annual salary of about $385,000, the top-paying job on Indeed’s list. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025 In the other group, two radiologists also analyzed the data, but at least one of them also used an AI tool to assist. Victoria Forster, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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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