Definition

A doctor who focuses on diseases and conditions related to the lungs and respiratory system.

Example

After experiencing breathing difficulties, I was referred to a pulmonologist for further evaluation.

Conversation

I heard you visited a pulmonologist recently.

Yeah, I did! I had some breathing issues that I wanted to check out.

That sounds serious. What did the pulmonologist say?

They recommended some tests but said it wasn’t anything to worry about.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pulmonologist → It is formed from "pulmo" (from Latin *pulmonis*, meaning lung) and "-logist" (from Greek *logistēs*, meaning one who studies). A pulmonologist is a specialist who studies and treats lung-related conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pulmo' which relates to lungs, and '-logist' meaning someone who studies. This helps you remember that a pulmonologist is someone who studies the lungs.

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