| anesthetist |
a person, usually a doctor or nurse, trained to give gas or drugs that cause lack of sensation or loss of consciousness. |
| 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. |
| dentist |
a doctor who takes care of the teeth and mouth. |
| 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. |
abbreviation of "Doctor." [1/2 definitions] |
| exam |
(informal) an examination, such as a test given at school or a physical checkup by a doctor. |
| first aid |
emergency medical help given to a hurt or sick person while waiting for a doctor. |
| intern2 |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. [1/2 definitions] |
| M.D. |
the abbreviation of the Latin words "medicinae doctor"; Doctor of Medicine. |
| medic1 |
a medical doctor, intern, or student. |
| ophthalmologist |
a doctor who works in the branch of medicine that studies and treats diseases of the eye. |
| opinion |
advice or a judgment by an expert or professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, or judge. [1/3 definitions] |
| pediatrician |
a doctor who takes care of babies and children. |
| pharmacist |
a person who is trained to prepare and sell drugs and medicine in keeping with the orders of a doctor. |
| Ph.D. |
a degree that is earned following college after several years of additional study and the completion of a major research project. "Ph.D." is an abbreviation of Latin words which mean "Doctor of Philosophy." |
| physical |
an examination of the body given by a doctor. [1/3 definitions] |
| physician |
a doctor of medicine who is qualified and licensed to treat illness and injury. |
| prescription |
an order written by a doctor for medicine to treat a patient. [1/2 definitions] |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| quack2 |
a person who pretends do be a doctor, but doesn't have proper training or skill. [1/3 definitions] |
| resident |
a doctor working in a hospital for a period of time in order to get advanced training. [1/2 definitions] |