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internist

/ˈɪn.tɝː.nɪst/
in · ter · nist
Plural:internists
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• noun

1

North American A physician who specializes in internal medicine, focusing on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases affecting the internal organs of adults.

Example

"Her family doctor referred her to a board-certified internist to investigate her persistent digestive and metabolic symptoms."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'internist' (a fully licensed physician specializing in adult internal medicine) with 'intern' (a recent medical graduate or student undergoing supervised practical training).

• Nearby Words

internationally
internee
internet
internist
internment
internship
interoffice

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from German Internist, formed from Latin internus ('inward, internal', in reference to internal medicine) and the agent suffix -ist.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Internist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/internist
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