Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epidemiologist
noun
/ˌɛp.ɪ.diː.miˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
Definition
A specialist who studies the distribution and determinants of health-related states and events in populations.
Examples
- The epidemiologist conducted extensive research on the flu outbreak.
- As an epidemiologist, she plays a crucial role in public health.
- He presented his findings on disease transmission at the conference.
Meaning
Epidemiologists examine how diseases spread, their causes, and their effects on different groups of people.
Synonyms
- Public health expert
- Health researcher
- Communicable disease specialist
