CEFR C1

epidemiologist

noun

Meaning

A scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and control of diseases in populations.

Examples

The epidemiologist spent months analyzing data to determine how the virus was being transmitted.
Public health officials rely on the findings of an epidemiologist to decide when to implement quarantine measures.

Synonyms: disease researcher, public health expert, epidemiologist

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epidemiologist (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌɛpɪdiːmiˈɒlədʒɪst

Definition

A scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and control of diseases in populations.

Examples

The epidemiologist spent months analyzing data to determine how the virus was being transmitted.
Public health officials rely on the findings of an epidemiologist to decide when to implement quarantine measures.
As an epidemiologist, she focuses on preventing the spread of chronic illnesses within urban communities.

Synonyms of epidemiologist

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