Medical Vocabulary Matching Exercise

A. Allergist B. Anesthesiologist C. Cardiologist

D. Dentist E. Dermatologist F. Gynecologist
G. Midwife H. Neurologist I. Oncologist
J. Ophthalmologist K. Pediatrician L. Physical Therapists
M. Psychiatrist N. Radiologist

1. heart specialist 8. tumor specialist

2. specializes in imaging tests (x-ray,etc) 9. helps women deliver babies
3. treats babies and children 10. treats skin diseases
4. deals with eye diseases 11. specializes in women’s needs
5. brain specialists 12. tooth specialist
6. helps restore body’s movement 13. treats food and environmental allergies
7. mental health specialist 14. provides pain prevention during surgery
 ANSWER SHEET
1. A cardiologist is a doctor who has had extra training to treat problems of the heart and blood vessels.
2. A radiologist is a doctor who detects and treats conditions using medical imaging, like x-ray machines.
3. A pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the care of children
4. An ophthalmologist is a doctor whose specialty is diseases and conditions of the eyes, especially things that relate
to vision. She's the doctor who examines your eyes and writes the prescription for your contact lenses.
5. A neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system, including diseases of the
brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles (such as strokes, epilepsy, headaches, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis,
Parkinson's, and various forms of pain).
6. Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit
permanent physical disabilities in patients with injury or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall
fitness and health.
7. Psychiatrist: A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and tends to treat complex and serious
mental illness, (Because psychiatrists are trained medical doctors, they can prescribe medications, and they spend
much of their time with patients on medication management as a course of treatment. Psychologists focus
extensively on psychotherapy and treating emotional and mental suffering in patients with behavioral intervention.)
Psychiatrists prescribe medication, psychologists can't.
8. An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating different forms of cancer.
9. A midwife is a person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth.
10. A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in the study of skin and the treatment of skin diseases.
11. Gynecologist. A doctor who specializes in the care, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the female
reproductive system.
12. A dentist is a doctor who treats problems with the teeth, gums, and the mouth
13. An allergist is a doctor who specializes in treating people with allergies.
14. During the surgery, the anesthesiologist will monitor the patient's blood pressure, heart rhythm, temperature,
level of consciousness, and amount of oxygen in the blood.