intensivist
n.— «Greeley had four critical-care doctors manning the ICU, putting Greeley in an enviable position, since “intensivists,” as they’re called, are hard to attract.» —“NCMC embraces high-tech ICU” Greeley Tribune (Colo.) Aug. 17, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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