Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subspecialist
noun
/ˈsʌbˌspɛʃ.əl.ɪst/
Definition
A medical doctor who has completed additional training in a specific area of a larger specialty.
Examples
- During the conference, several subspecialists presented their latest research findings.
- After years of practice, she decided to become a subspecialist in pediatric cardiology.
Meaning
Subspecialists are experts in a narrower field of medicine, focusing on particular conditions or patient groups.
Synonyms
- expert
- specialist
- consultant
