Definition
bronchoscopist
noun
- a physician or medical specialist who performs bronchoscopy, a procedure to examine the airways and lungs using a bronchoscope
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically a pulmonologist or respiratory specialist
Examples
- The bronchoscopist inserted the thin tube to examine the patient's airways.
- She consulted with a bronchoscopist after her chest X-ray showed an abnormality.
- The experienced bronchoscopist was able to remove the foreign object from the patient's lung.
- A bronchoscopist must have steady hands and extensive training in respiratory procedures.
- The bronchoscopist recommended a biopsy to further investigate the suspicious lesion.