electrophysiologist
- noun
- /ɪˌlɛktrəʊfɪziˈɒlədʒɪst/
- Specialized
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electrofisiólogo
- A highly qualified electrophysiologist was consulted to evaluate the patient's heart rhythm and recommend treatment.
Examples
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If you are experiencing irregular heartbeats, it is important to see an electrophysiologist who can assess your condition.
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An electrophysiologist was present throughout all four of the operations reported herein.
Academic text (2005) -
That's just the electrophysiologist convention there, so.
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An electrophysiologist can monitor the electrodes throughout the operation and report any activity (Figure 2).
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Electrode plate function can be assessed by the NIM-2 monitor or by an electrophysiologist.
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The research article was authored by an electrophysiologist specializing in the electrical activity of cardiac cells.
Synonyms
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A doctor or scientist who studies the nervous system by checking its electrical signals
Surface Forms
Morphology
electrophysiologist = electrophysiology (semi-transparent) = electro + physiology + ist
Adding -ist regularly forms a person associated with or expert in a field, so 'electrophysiology' + 'ist' directly yields the meaning.
Etymology
Electrophysiologist is made of three parts: electro- meaning 'electricity', physio- meaning 'body', and -logist meaning 'a person who studies', and it links to familiar words like 'electric' and 'physical'. So an electrophysiologist studies the tiny electric signals in the body, for example the signals that control the heart and nerves.