noun
- a doctor who specializes in the medical care of newborn babies, especially premature or critically ill infants
Usage: medical
Examples
- The neonatologist examined the premature baby in the intensive care unit.
- After medical school, she completed a fellowship to become a neonatologist.
- The hospital’s neonatologist was called in when complications arose during delivery.
- Parents were grateful for the neonatologist’s expertise in caring for their twins.
- The neonatologist explained the treatment plan for the infant’s breathing difficulties.
- She chose to specialize as a neonatologist because she wanted to help the most vulnerable patients.