Meaning & use
Anaesthetist
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A medical specialist who administers anesthesia to patients before and during surgical procedures.
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The anaesthetist explained the risks of general anesthesia before the operation.
She trained for years to become a fully qualified anaesthetist.
A note on using this word
The British English spelling; American English typically uses 'anesthesiologist' for the physician role.
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anesthesiologist
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