Definition

A medical doctor who focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the urinary system and male reproductive organs.

Example

After experiencing persistent pain, I decided to visit a urologist for a check-up.

Conversation

I heard you went to see a urologist recently, how did it go?

It was good, actually! The urologist was really thorough and answered all my questions.

That's great to hear! Was it a routine check-up or something more serious?

Just a routine thing, but I feel better knowing everything is fine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urologist → It is formed from "uro-" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A urologist is a specialist who studies and treats conditions related to urine and the urinary tract.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uro-' relating to urine and '-logist' meaning someone who studies. This helps you remember that a urologist is someone who studies urine and urinary health.

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