Medical & Health

Specialist

ˈspeʃəlɪst

noun

What does Specialist mean?

A doctor focused on one area of medicine.

Example sentence

"She referred me to a heart specialist."

American usage tip

Cardiologist, dermatologist, etc.

Related Medical & Health words

PCP
Primary Care Physician — your main doctor.
Out-of-pocket
Costs you pay yourself, not covered by insurance.
Side effects
Unwanted reactions to medicine.
Vitals
Basic health measurements — BP, pulse, temperature.
HSA
Health Savings Account — tax-free money for medical costs.
Allergy
A bad reaction to a substance.
In-network
Doctors covered by your insurance plan.
Bloodwork
Laboratory blood tests.

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