radiologist

noun

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

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Real-world examples: Medical imaging analysis to help radiologists spot anomalies, legal document analysis to pinpoint potential issues, financial market pattern analysis to identify investment opportunities, product recommendations based on online shopping patterns, etc. Brent Dykes, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The radiologist who performs the test may give you further instructions. Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 20 Feb. 2025 Researchers are still evaluating whether AI can match the effectiveness of dual radiologist readings, the current gold standard in mammogram analysis. Paula Schneider, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 But such risks are negligible when the procedure is performed properly under the care of a qualified professional (typically an anesthesiologist, but orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, radiologists, and other specialists may perform epidurals as well). Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radiologist

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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 19 Mar. 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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