electrologist

noun elec·trol·o·gist \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-lə-jist\

Definition of ELECTROLOGIST

: a person who removes hair by means of an electric current applied to the body with a needle-shaped electrode

— elec·trol·o·gy \-lə-jē\ noun

blend of electrolysis and -logist (from -logy + -ist)

First Known Use: circa 1902

Medical Dictionary

noun elec·trol·o·gist \i-ˌlek-ˈträl-ə-jəst\

: a person who removes hair by means of an electric current applied to the body with a needle-shaped electrode

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