noun
anesthesiologist; anaesthetist
A medical doctor specializing in anesthesia and perioperative care.
手術の前に、麻酔科医が麻酔の説明をしてくれた。
Before the surgery, the anesthesiologist explained the anesthesia to me.
Compound of 麻酔 (masui, 'anesthesia') + 科 (ka, 'department') + 医 (i, 'doctor').