Nocturnist

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /nɑkˈtɜrnɪst/

Definitions of nocturnist

noun a hospitalist who works overnight shifts

Example Sentences

A1 A nocturnist is a doctor who works overnight.

A2 The hospital has hired a new nocturnist to cover the night shifts.

B1 As a nocturnist, she specializes in treating patients during the night hours.

B2 The nocturnist's schedule is to work from 7 pm to 7 am, providing care for patients in need.

C1 The hospital's dedicated team of nocturnists ensures that patients receive round-the-clock care.

C2 Being a seasoned nocturnist, he is accustomed to handling complex medical cases during the night shifts.

Examples of nocturnist in a Sentence

formal The hospital has a dedicated nocturnist who works overnight shifts to provide care to patients.

informal I heard the nocturnist is the one to go to if you need help during the night.

slang The nocturnist is like the night owl of the hospital, always working while others sleep.

figurative The nocturnist is like a guardian angel watching over patients while they sleep.

Grammatical Forms of nocturnist

past tense

nocturnisted

plural

nocturnists

comparative

more nocturnist

superlative

most nocturnist

present tense

nocturnist

future tense

will nocturnist

perfect tense

has nocturnisted

continuous tense

is nocturnisting

singular

nocturnist

positive degree

nocturnist

infinitive

to nocturnist

gerund

nocturnisting

participle

nocturnisted

Origin and Evolution of nocturnist

First Known Use: 2005 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nocturnist' is derived from the Latin word 'nocturnus' meaning 'of the night' and the suffix '-ist' indicating a specialist or practitioner.
Evolution of the word: The term 'nocturnist' was first used in the early 21st century to describe a hospitalist who works primarily at night, providing care for patients during overnight hours. The role of a nocturnist has become increasingly important in modern healthcare settings where continuous care is needed around the clock.