| 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. |