Anesthesiologist Meaning in English

word

US

ˌænəsˌθiziˈɑɫədʒəst

an-uhs-THEE-zee-AH-luh-jist

UK

ˌænɪsˌθiːziˈɒlədʒɪst

an-iss-THEE-zee-OL-uh-jist

Definition

A medical doctor who specializes in giving anesthesia to patients and monitoring them during surgery or other procedures.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in hospital or medical contexts. In conversational English, people might casually say 'anesthesia doctor'. Do not confuse with 'anesthetist' in US English (can mean nurse anesthetist). Formal/professional term, rarely used outside medical discussions.

• Spanish: anestesiólogo - anestesista
• Portuguese (BR): anestesiologista - anestesista
• Portuguese (PT): anestesiologista - anestesista
• Chinese (Simplified): 麻醉医生
• Chinese (Traditional): 麻醉醫師
• Hindi: एनेस्थीसियोलॉजिस्ट
• Arabic: طبيب التخدير
• Bengali: অ্যানেস্থেসিয়োলজিস্ট
• Russian: анестезиолог
• Japanese: 麻酔科医
• Vietnamese: bác sĩ gây mê
• Korean: 마취과 의사
• Turkish: anesteziyolog
• Urdu: اینستھیزیولوجسٹ
• Indonesian: dokter anestesi

Example Sentences

The anesthesiologist explained how the anesthesia would work.

basic

I met the anesthesiologist before my operation.

basic

The anesthesiologist stays in the room during surgery.

basic

My anesthesiologist made me feel really calm before I went under.

natural

You should ask your anesthesiologist about any allergies you have.

natural

The anesthesiologist checked all the monitors while the surgery was going on.

natural