allergist |
a medical doctor whose specialty is treating allergies. |
anesthesiologist |
a doctor who specializes in anesthesiology. |
anesthetist |
a person, usually a doctor or nurse, trained to give gas or drugs that cause lack of sensation or loss of consciousness. |
cardiologist |
a medical doctor who specializes in the workings and diseases of the heart. |
checkup |
an examination of a person or thing to discover if there are any problems. Having a doctor look closely at one's body to make sure one is healthy is one kind of checkup. Having a mechanic look at a car to make sure it is running properly is another kind of checkup. |
clinician |
a doctor who studies or practices medicine by direct observation and treatment, as opposed to theory or laboratory research. |
D.D. |
abbreviation of "Doctor of Divinity." |
D.D.S. |
abbreviation of "Doctor of Dental Surgery." |
dentist |
a doctor who takes care of the teeth and mouth. |
dermatologist |
a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the skin. |
doc |
(informal) doctor, esp. as a term of address. |
doctorate |
the highest degree that you get after finishing an advanced program of studies at a university. You can call a person "doctor" after they have earned their doctorate. |
doctorless |
combined form of doctor. |
doctor's office |
a building, or place within a building, used by a single doctor or a group of doctors, where patients can come to talk with their doctor or receive treatment when they have an appointment. |
Dr. |
an abbreviation for Doctor. [1/2 definitions] |
D.V.M. |
abbreviation of "Doctor of Veterinary Medicine." |
Ed.D. |
abbreviation of "Doctor of Education." |
exam |
(informal) an examination, such as a test given at school or a physical checkup by a doctor. |
eye exam |
an examination and testing of the eyes' health and vision by an eye doctor or an optometrist, esp. one determining the type and strength of corrective lenses that are needed. |
first aid |
medical help given to a hurt or sick person before they can get to a doctor. |
flight surgeon |
a military doctor trained in aviation medicine. |