To pass this unit, please study the 20 vocabulary words below.
- Audiologist
- Cardiologist
- Chiropodist
- Chiropractor
- Dermatologist
- Endocrinologist
- Gerontologist
- Hematologist
- Laryngologist
- Multipara
- Nephrologist
- Obstetrician
- Oncologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Orthopedist
- Pathologist
- Podiatrist
- Premature infant
- Primigravida
- Urologist
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a doctor specialized in hearing
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"An audiologist does not undergo full medical training."
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a doctor specialized in the study and treatment of heart diseases
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"The cardiologist fitted the patient with a pacemaker to control the beating of his heart."
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a doctor specialized in feet
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"A chiropodist can treat a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems."
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a person specialized in non-surgically treating mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system
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"His back felt much better after the chiropractor adjusted the position of the spine."
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a doctor specialized in skin
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"Many treatments provided by the dermatologist are considered "elective" by insurance companies."
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a doctor specialized in disorders of hormone producing glands
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"As a long-term diabetes sufferer, he has monthly appointments with his endocrinologist."
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a doctor specialized in treating the elderly
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"The demand for a good gerontologist is increasing as the population ages."
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a doctor specialized in treating disorders of the blood
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"As the GP didn’t know what was wrong, he referred the patient to a hematologist."
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a doctor specialized in laryngology, dealing with disorders, diseases, and injuries the larynx
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"Typically, your laryngologist will care for patients of all ages, from early childhood through advanced years."
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a woman who has given birth to at least two children
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"As a multipara, she required less care than women who are in their first pregnancy."
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a doctor specialized in treating the kidneys
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"The nephrologist diagnosed the patient with kidney failure and recommended immediate surgery."
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a doctor specialized in delivering babies and taking care of pregnant women
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"The obstetrician was called on to deliver the birth as it was too complicated for the midwife."
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a doctor specialized in treating cancer
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"An oncologist often is the main health care provider for someone who has cancer."
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a doctor specialized in treating disorders of the eyes
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"Your ophthalmologist is well-trained to provide comprehensive eye care."
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a doctor specialized in treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system
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"He saw an orthopedist after the fall to ascertain the extent of the injuries."
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a doctor specialized in studying causes and effects of diseases
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"Blood tests carried out by the pathologist confirmed the initial diagnosis."
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a doctor specializing in problems and diseases of the foot
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"The podiatrist recommended insoles in the left shoe to alter the position of the foot."
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a child born before full development and weighing less than 5.5 pounds
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"The premature infant required careful supervision."
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a woman in her first pregnancy
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"As a primigravida she was unsure what to expect from her pregnancy."
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a doctor specialized in treating the urinary tract
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"After speaking with the urologist, it was clear that he was suffering from a UTI (urinary tract infection)."