noun
- a doctor who specializes in internal medicine, treating diseases of internal organs in adults
Usage: medical
Examples
- The internist diagnosed her with diabetes after reviewing her blood test results.
- After experiencing chest pain, he was referred to an internist for further evaluation.
- The internist specializes in treating heart disease and other internal conditions.
- She decided to become an internist because she enjoyed solving complex medical cases.
- The hospital’s internist worked closely with the cardiologist on the patient’s treatment plan.
- My internist recommended annual screenings for early disease detection.