Vocabulary

audiologist. A specialist in the study and treatment of hearing, especially hearing defects.
Jim accompanied his grandmother to the audiologist’s office so that she would have company when she got her
new hearing aid.

dermatologist. A specialist in the branch of medicine dealing with skin and its diseases. Jenny rushed to the dermatologist for help in treating her poison ivy rash.

internist. A specialist in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treat-
ment of diseases, especially of adults. Mr. Dodson invited his internist to visit the class and explain her career path to students
interested in the practice of general medicine.