Nocturnacist

A pharmacist who only works the overnight or graveyard shift.

Hugo and David are the best nocturnacists this hospital has ever had.

by Milsekr June 21, 2021

Nocturnist

A physician, usually one of the best in his or her feild, who is so adept at practicing medicine that they frequently handle any and all after hour emergencies in large hospitals with little to no help at bedside from colleagues or subspecialists. Usually high income earners with strong work ethic, very often referred to as the Guardian Angels of the hospital due to their ability to single handedly solve problems and keep critically ill patients alive at night. Can often teach Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) in their sleep. Often exclusively work at night. Proper noun, capitalization important differentiator from non-physician references.

"That physician is the best damn Nocturnist that I have ever had the privilege to work with... saved more lives at night than any other physcian I know."

by Defin-ite July 15, 2022

nocturnality

the state or quality of being nocturnal

"on the path to nocturnality"
"that has a high degree of nocturnality"

by Panq November 30, 2003

Summer Nocturnality Syndrome

Behavior often characterized in people with a summer break where the individual would start sleeping five o' clock in the morning and wake up two in the afternoon, because they simply and quite frankly don't give a damn.

Also known as Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder in the real world where people still don't really give a damn.

Joe's (Summer Nocturnality Syndrome Patient) Typical Day:

Step 1: Wake up
Step 2: Eat dinner
Step 3: Sleep

Repeat.

by zebracanon June 26, 2010

nocturnist

A person who specializes in late night activity, via academics, entertainment, or (most commonly) recreation.

Mornings were made for sleep. I schedule all my studying, gaming, and partying between 11pm-3am. I'm a practicing nocturnist.

by daddynats June 7, 2011