anesthésiste

anesthesiologist

noun ah-nes-teh-ZEEST Rare

Also means

anesthetist

Usage Note

Anesthésiste is the medical specialist who administers anesthesia. In France, the full official title is médecin anesthésiste-réanimateur (MAR), combining anesthesia with intensive care. Nurses can also train as infirmiers anesthésistes (IADE), a separate role.

Examples

"L'anesthésiste prépare la salle d'opération."

Natural Translation

The anesthesiologist prepares the operating room.

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