noun
- doctors who specialize in internal medicine, treating diseases of internal organs in adults
Usage: plural of internist
Examples
- The hospital hired three new internists to handle the growing patient load.
- Internists often serve as primary care physicians for adult patients.
- Many internists work closely with specialists when treating complex cases.
- The medical conference attracted internists from across the country.
- Internists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of adult diseases.
- She consulted with several internists before deciding on a treatment plan.