anesthesiologist

American  

[an-uhs-thee-zee-ol-uh-jist] / ˌæn əsˌθi ziˈɒl ə dʒɪst /

Or anaesthesiologist

noun

1. a physician who specializes in anesthesiology.

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anesthesiologist British  

/ ˌænɪsˌθiːzɪˈɒlədʒɪst /

noun

1. the US name for anaesthetist Compare anesthetist

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Etymology

Origin of anesthesiologist

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

Compare meaning

How does anesthesiologist compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• anesthetist vs. anesthesiologist

Example Sentences

Lopez started hemorrhaging soon after the baby was delivered but anesthesiologist Michael Sanchez and his team were able to power up a special machine to deliver blood quickly, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was a stressful time even though it was an amicable breakup,” says the 38-year-old anesthesiologist.

From Los Angeles Times

Outside of Tokyo and other big cities, access to epidurals is hampered by a lack of anesthesiologists.

From The Wall Street Journal

He could also face removal from office and sanctions against his medical license; he’s an anesthesiologist, though he doesn’t currently practice full time.

From Salon

Their eldest, he said, is studying to become an anesthesiologist at a nearby university.

From Los Angeles Times