The pediatric urologist
Example: The pediatric urologist examined the child's urinary tract carefully.
Definition
"The pediatric urologist" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats urinary tract and genital disorders in children, including conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and reproductive organs. They combine expertise in pediatrics and urology to provide specialized care for young patients.
Etymology
The term "the pediatric urologist" combines 'pediatric,' derived from the Greek 'pais' meaning child and 'iatros' meaning doctor or healer, with 'urologist,' coming from the Greek 'ouron' meaning urine and 'logia' meaning study. Did you know that the field of pediatric urology developed as a distinct specialty in the mid-20th century to address unique urinary and genital issues in children?
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"The pediatric urologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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