labcoat
White protective garment
A labcoat is a lightweight, usually white coat worn by scientists, doctors, and laboratory workers to protect clothing and maintain a sterile environment.
The garment has become symbolic of scientific authority and medical expertise: She put on her labcoat and got to work.
Also spelled as two words: lab coat.
Medical care provider
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
dentist · veterinarian · hospital · clinic · examination · stethoscope · patient · ward
Loose protective outer layer
- gownLong formal garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- dusterCleaning implement for surfaces
- uniformIdentical throughout
apron · scrubs · coverall · sleeve · pocket · button · collar · cuff
Microbe-killing substance
- asepticFree from pathogens
- cleanFree of soil
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
hygienic · germ-free · sterile · decontaminated · spotless · laundered · bleached · autoclave
Systematic investigation procedure
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- chemistSubstance and reaction scientist
- biologistOne who studies organisms
- physicistScientist of matter and energy
microscope · beaker · test-tube · pipette · hypothesis · specimen · reagent · titration
Skill from extensive practice
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- professionalismWorkplace conduct standards
- trustConfidence in another
- statusOne's relative position
respect · competence · legitimacy · qualification · specialist · expert · credential · reassurance
clinician
Medical care provider
pharmacist · dentist · veterinarian · hospital · clinic · examination · stethoscope · patient · ward · rounds
smock
Loose protective outer layer
uniform · apron · scrubs · coverall · sleeve · pocket · button · collar · cuff · snap
antiseptic
Microbe-killing substance
- asepticFree from pathogens
- cleanFree of soil
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
sanitized · hygienic · germ-free · sterile · decontaminated · spotless · laundered · bleached · autoclave · contamination
experiment
Systematic investigation procedure
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- chemistSubstance and reaction scientist
- biologistOne who studies organisms
physicist · microscope · beaker · test-tube · pipette · hypothesis · specimen · reagent · titration · centrifuge
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- professionalismWorkplace conduct standards
- trustConfidence in another
status · respect · competence · legitimacy · qualification · specialist · expert · credential · reassurance · formality
labcoatscrubs
Medical staff uniform
business suit · hard hat · coveralls · surgical gown · work boots
labcoatstreetwear
Skate and hip-hop clothing
loungewear · pajamas · casual wear · beachwear · athleisure