1. a medical professional who administers anesthesia to patients during surgery or medical procedures
Usage: British English; American English typically uses 'anesthesiologist' for a physician specialist, or 'anesthetist' for a non-physician provider

Examples

• The anaesthetist checked the patient's vital signs before the operation began.
• She trained for five years to become a qualified anaesthetist.
• The anaesthetist administered the epidural to the woman in labor.
• During the surgery, the anaesthetist monitored the patient's breathing and heart rate continuously.
• The hospital hired two new anaesthetists to cover the expanded surgical schedule.