1. plural of hepatologist; medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts
Usage: professional/medical term; always plural form

Examples

• The hospital hired two new hepatologists to expand its gastroenterology department.
• Hepatologists often work closely with transplant surgeons when patients need liver transplants.
• She consulted with several hepatologists before deciding on a treatment plan for her cirrhosis.
• The conference brought together leading hepatologists from around the world to discuss advances in liver disease research.
• Hepatologists must complete additional fellowship training beyond their medical degree.