Definition

A specialist who studies malaria, a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Example

The malariologist conducted research to find new treatments for the disease.

Conversation

Did you know there are specialists called malariologists?

Really? What do they do exactly?

They study malaria and try to find ways to prevent it.

That sounds important, especially in areas where malaria is common.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Malariologist → It is formed from "malaria" (from Italian *mala aria*, meaning bad air) and "-ologist" (from Greek *-logia*, meaning study of). The word refers to a specialist who studies malaria, which was historically thought to be caused by bad air.

Memory Tip

Think of 'malaria' meaning 'bad air' and '-ologist' meaning someone who studies — a malariologist is someone who studies the bad air associated with malaria.

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