Meaning of the word pulmonologist in English

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pulmonologist

US /ˌpʊl.məˈnɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK /ˌpʊl.məˈnɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
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Noun

1.

a medical doctor who specializes in diseases of the respiratory system, including the lungs, airways, and blood vessels that supply them

Example:
The patient was referred to a pulmonologist for persistent cough.
The pulmonologist performed a bronchoscopy to examine the patient's airways.
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