pulmonologian
Pulmonologian is a term sometimes used to denote the field of pulmonology or a practitioner who specializes in diseases of the respiratory system. In standard medical terminology, the field is pulmonology and the clinician is a pulmonologist. The term pulmonologian is not widely adopted in contemporary clinical practice or medical education, but may appear in historical or informal contexts.
Etymology: The word combines the Latin pulmon-, meaning lung, with the Greek -logia, meaning study or science.
Clinical scope: Pulmonologists diagnose and treat disorders of the lungs, airways, and chest. They manage asthma,
Education and training: Becoming a pulmonologist requires a medical degree, followed by residency in internal medicine
History and development: The field developed in the 20th century from internal medicine and chest medicine,
See also: Pulmonology; Pulmonologist; Respiratory medicine; Thoracic medicine.