Meaning of the word epidemiologist in English

What does epidemiologist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

epidemiologist

US /ˌep.ə.diːmiˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK /ˌep.ɪ.diː.miˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
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Noun

a scientist who studies the causes and spread of diseases, and how to control them

Example:
The epidemiologist tracked the outbreak of the new virus.
She decided to become an epidemiologist after studying public health.