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radiologist

/ˌreɪdiˈɒlədʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does radiologist mean?

noun

A medical doctor who specializes in the use of imaging technologies such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) to diagnose and treat diseases.

Example

"The radiologist reviewed the patient's X-rays and determined that the injury was not as severe as initially thought."

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