bioethicist

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //baɪ.oʊˈɛθ.ɪ.sɪst//

KK: /baɪoʊˈɛθɪsɪst/

noun

Definition

A person who studies and provides guidance on ethical issues related to biology and medicine.

Example

The bioethicist advised the hospital on the ethical implications of the new treatment.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what a bioethicist does?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

They explore the ethical implications of medical practices and technologies.

Wow, that must be a really important job, especially with all the advancements in science.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ethicist

philosopher

theorist

Antonyms

amoralist

nihilist

unethical

Root Explanation

Bioethicist → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "ethics" (from Greek "ethikos", meaning moral or relating to character) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A bioethicist is someone who is concerned with the moral implications of biological and medical practices.

Memory Tip

Think of 'life' ('bio-') and 'morals' ('ethics') to remember that a bioethicist is someone who deals with the moral questions surrounding life and health.

Visually Confused Words

biometricist