What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
anaesthesiologist
Example
The anaesthesiologist will administer the anesthesia before the surgery. [anaesthesiologist: noun]
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The anaesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the procedure. [anaesthesiologist: noun]
anesthesiologist
Example
The anesthesiologist will administer the anesthesia before the surgery. [anesthesiologist: noun]
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The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the procedure. [anesthesiologist: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Anesthesiologist is more commonly used in American English, while anaesthesiologist is more commonly used in British English. However, both words are widely recognized and understood in both dialects of English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between anaesthesiologist and anesthesiologist?
Both anaesthesiologist and anesthesiologist are formal terms used in medical settings and are not typically used in everyday conversation.
