anesthesiologist
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ɐ.nɨʃ.tɨˈziʃ.tɐ/medium
a·nes·te·sis·ta
Definition
A physician specialized in anesthesiology, responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring the patient's vital signs during surgical or other procedures.
The anesthesiologist explained the risks of general anesthesia.
Before surgery, the patient was assessed by the anesthesiologist.
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Common collocations
consultant anesthesiologistanesthesiologist teampediatric anesthesiologist
Etymology
De 'anestesia' + sufixo '-ista'.