English · Body & Health
specialist
/ˈspeʃ.ə.lɪst/
[/ˈspeʃ.ə.lɪst/]
expert doctor
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A doctor who is an expert in one particular area of medicine.
Example
Her family doctor referred her to a heart specialist for further tests.
Her family doctor referred her to a heart specialist for further tests.
Etymology
From Latin 'specialis', meaning particular.
How & Where It’s Used
Contrasted with a general practitioner; also used outside medicine.