e·lec·trol·o·gist

(ĭ-lĕk-trŏl′ə-jĭst, ē′lĕk-)

One who removes body hair by means of an electric current.

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electrologist

(ɪlɛkˈtrɒlədʒɪst)

1. (Medicine) US a person who removes hair, esp body hair, through the use of electrolysis

2. (General Physics) history a person who studies the branch of science concerned with electricity

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e•lec•trol•o•gist

(ɪ lɛkˈtrɒl ə dʒɪst)

n.

a person trained in the use of electrolysis for removing moles, warts, or unwanted hair.

[1900–05; electro (lysis) + -log (y) + -ist]

e•lec•trol′o•gy, n.

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Noun

electrologist - someone skilled in the use of electricity to remove moles or warts or hair roots

caregiver, health care provider, health professional, PCP, primary care provider - a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability

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