The andrologist
Example: The andrologist examined the patient for male reproductive issues.
Definition
"The andrologist" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions related to male reproductive health and urological problems. This professional focuses on issues such as male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances affecting the male reproductive system.
Etymology
The word "andrologist" comes from the Greek 'andro-' meaning 'man' and '-logist' meaning 'one who studies or is an expert in.' It emerged as a medical term to specifically describe specialists focusing on male reproductive health, distinguishing from gynecologists who focus on female health.
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"The andrologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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