noun
General Slang
shadow gazer
SHAD-oh GAY-zer · noun · slang
A radiologist
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Slang for a radiologist, who spends the day interpreting shadowy images.
“The shadow gazers flagged a possible mass on the film.”
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shadow gazer In A Sentence
The shadow gazers flagged a possible mass on the film.
Origin & Usage
From reading X-ray 'shadows.'
Variants
shadow-gazer
People Also Ask
What does 'shadow gazer' mean?
It's slang for a radiologist, who reads the shadowy grey images on X-rays and scans.
Why are radiologists called shadow gazers?
Because X-ray images look like shadows, and radiologists spend their time studying them to spot problems.
Is 'shadow gazer' an insult?
No, it's a mild, playful nickname rather than a genuine insult.
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