noun
- plural of pulmonologist; medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs and respiratory system
Usage: countable noun; professional/medical term
Examples
- The hospital hired three new pulmonologists to expand its respiratory care department.
- Pulmonologists often treat patients with asthma, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- She consulted with several pulmonologists before deciding on a treatment plan for her persistent cough.
- Many pulmonologists specialize in sleep medicine or critical care.
- The pulmonologists at the clinic recommended a series of breathing tests to evaluate lung function.
- During the conference, pulmonologists from around the world shared research on new respiratory therapies.