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epidemiologist

/ɛpɪˌdɛmiˈɒlədʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does epidemiologist mean?

noun

A person who studies and investigates the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases in populations, especially in terms of their distribution and control.

Example

"The epidemiologist worked with the health department to track the spread of the outbreak and develop strategies for containment."

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