radiologist

noun

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

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Gius also shared concerns that AI will displace workers and occupations such as attorneys and radiologists. Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026 Occasionally, the utility of these tools raises concerns of AI replacing the human expert radiologist. Peter Shen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026 For instance, radiologists can spend less time on documentation and more time on patient-facing decisions, while therapists can reduce administrative overhead and devote more attention to clients. Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 More patients, more scans to review, more human radiologists needed. Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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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