Chapter 5 Medical Practice Flashcards
1
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pediatrician
A
a doctor who specializes in branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases.
2
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obstetrician
A
a person who stands or kneels before a woman when delivering a baby.
3
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pharmacist
A
a person qualified to prepare and dispense drugs.
4
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gynecologist
A
a person who studies the science of the physiological functions and diseases of women.
5
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optometrist
A
measures the refraction of the eyes and prescribes correctional lenses.
6
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neurologist
A
a person who studies the nerve systems.
