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dosimetrist

dosimetrist

1 9.8
A person who calculates and checks radiation doses for patient treatment
  • noun
  • /ˌdoʊsɪˈmɛtrɪst/
  • Specialized
: dosimetrista
  • Before starting radiation therapy, the dosimetrist reviewed the patient's medical images in detail.

Examples

  • The dosimetrist carefully calculated the amount of radiation needed for the patient's cancer treatment.

  • A skilled dosimetrist works closely with doctors to ensure safe and effective therapy plans.

  • The dosimetrist reviewed the treatment plan carefully.

  • Many dosimetrists work in hospitals across the country.

  • The dosimetrist carefully calculated the radiation dose to ensure the patient's safety during treatment.

  • As a dosimetrist, she monitored the radiation levels throughout the patient's therapy sessions.

  • The dosimetrist explained how they measure radiation exposure to provide patients with safe treatments.

Surface Forms

dosimetrist singular
dosimetrists plural

Morphology

dosimetrist = dosimetry (transparent) = dose + metry + ist

The word is a regular agentive noun built from the technical noun "dosimetry" plus -ist, so its meaning is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Dosimetrist is made from dose meaning 'an amount' and a part like meter meaning 'measure', the same as in thermometer. So a dosimetrist is an expert who measures and plans radiation doses to keep treatment safe.