The pediatric hematologist
Example: The pediatric hematologist diagnosed the child with anemia.
Definition
The pediatric hematologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats blood disorders in children, such as anemia, clotting problems, and leukemia. This doctor combines expertise in pediatrics and hematology to provide specialized care for young patients with blood-related health issues.
Etymology
The term "pediatric hematologist" combines 'pediatric,' from the Greek 'paidos' meaning child and 'iatros' meaning doctor, with 'hematologist,' which derives from the Greek 'haima' meaning blood and 'logia' meaning study. Did you know? The word 'hematology' literally means 'study of blood,' highlighting the specialist's focus on blood diseases.
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"The pediatric hematologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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