noun
- a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts
Usage: medical/clinical term
Examples
- My doctor referred me to a hepatologist after my liver function tests came back abnormal.
- The hepatologist diagnosed the patient with cirrhosis and recommended lifestyle changes.
- She decided to become a hepatologist because she wanted to help patients with chronic liver disease.
- The hepatologist performed an ultrasound to check for signs of fatty liver disease.
- A hepatologist specializes in conditions like hepatitis, liver cancer, and alcoholic liver disease.