internist

noun

in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nist How to pronounce internist (audio)
: a specialist in internal medicine

Examples of internist in a Sentence

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In a case related to fibromyalgia, the opinion of Dr. James Bress, an internist, carried more weight with an insurer than the patient’s rheumatologist at the Mayo Clinic. Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024 An internist by training, Dr. Weldon served seven terms in Congress, representing a district on Florida’s central east coast, before returning to his medical practice. Emily Anthes, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024 Bernard was a successful internist; Selma was an heiress. Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024 The best all-in-one robot vacuum and mop combos In: West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Dr. Céline Gounder Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News. Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for internist 

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of internist was in 1894

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“Internist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internist. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

internist

noun
in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nəst How to pronounce internist (audio)
: a physician who specializes in internal medicine

Medical Definition

internist

noun
in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nəst How to pronounce internist (audio)
: a specialist in internal medicine especially as distinguished from a surgeon
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