medicalconsultant
nounUK /ˈmɛdɪkəl kənˈsʌltənt/
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl kənˈsʌltənt/
A doctor who is a very special expert and helps other doctors with hard cases.
The medical consultant visited the ward to advise on the difficult treatment.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A professional who gives expert medical advice to companies or organizations.
The firm hired a medical consultant to review its workplace safety policy.
3. A person who provides independent medical opinions for insurance or legal cases.
The court asked a medical consultant to assess the injury claim.
4. A senior hospital doctor in charge of a specialty team.
She was appointed as a medical consultant in cardiology last year.