internist

noun

in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nist How to pronounce internist (audio)
Synonyms of internistnext
: a specialist in internal medicine

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The surgery was an in-patient procedure because my internist said that was safer for someone over 60. — Patricia Tortolani, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026 The internist and author of 'Indoor Epidemic' says just 17 minutes a day in a blue or green space can measurably improve your health. — Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 Jonathan Appelbaum is an internist, geriatrician and an HIV specialist. — Jonathan Appelbaum, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for internist

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of internist was in 1894

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“Internist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internist. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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internist

noun
in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nəst How to pronounce internist (audio)
: a physician who specializes in internal medicine

Medical Definition

internist

noun
in·​ter·​nist ˈin-ˌtər-nəst How to pronounce internist (audio)
: a specialist in internal medicine especially as distinguished from a surgeon
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