Unit 18: Vocabulary

An audiologist does not undergo full medical training.

The cardiologist fitted the patient with a pacemaker to control the beating of his heart.

A chiropodist can treat a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems.

His back felt much better after the chiropractor adjusted the position of the spine.

Many treatments provided by the dermatologist are considered "elective" by insurance companies.

As a long-term diabetes sufferer, he has monthly appointments with his endocrinologist.

The demand for a good gerontologist is increasing as the population ages.

As the GP didn’t know what was wrong, he referred the patient to a hematologist.

Typically, your laryngologist will care for patients of all ages from early childhood through advanced years.

As a multipara, she required less care than women who are in their first pregnancy.

The nephrologist diagnosed the patient with kidney failure and recommended immediate surgery.

The obstetrician was called on to deliver the birth as it was too complicated for the midwife.

An oncologist often is the main health care provider for someone who has cancer.

Your ophthalmologist is well-trained to provide comprehensive eye care.

He saw an orthopedist after the fall to ascertain the extent of the injuries.

Blood tests carried out by the pathologist confirmed the initial diagnosis.

The podiatrist recommended insoles in the left shoe to alter the position of the foot.

The premature infant required careful supervision.

As a primigravida she was unsure what to expect from her pregnancy.

After speaking with the urologist, it was clear that he was suffering from a UTI.