Medical Professions

noun Member of Parliament

• The MP delivered a compelling speech in parliament.
• Did you hear what the MP said during the debate?
• That MP is always making waves in the media.
• The MP's words carried weight in the decision-making process.

noun a medical doctor who specializes in the care of children

adjective pediatric

• The pediatrician specializes in providing medical care for children.
• I have to take my kids to the pediatrician for their check-up tomorrow.
• My friend's mom is a pediatrician and she's super cool with the kids.
• The pediatrician is like a guardian angel for children's health.

noun a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders

• The podiatrist specializes in treating foot and ankle disorders.
• I have an appointment with my podiatrist next week for my foot pain.
• I need to see my foot doctor, my podiatrist, because my feet are killing me.
• The podiatrist is like a mechanic for your feet, making sure everything is running smoothly.

noun a medical professional who specializes in the use of medical imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries

• The radiologist reviewed the patient's X-rays and identified a fracture in the bone.
• The radiologist checked out the X-rays and found a broken bone.
• The rad checked the X-rays and spotted a break.
• Like a detective, the radiologist examined the X-rays for clues to the injury.

noun A person trained in a particular type of therapy, such as physical therapy or psychotherapy

• The therapist provided cognitive behavioral therapy to help the patient manage their anxiety.
• I have a therapist appointment later to talk about my stress at work.
• My therapist is the best, she really helps me sort through my thoughts.
• Sometimes I feel like my dog is my therapist, he always listens without judgment.

noun NP is an abbreviation for 'noun phrase', which is a group of words that function as a noun in a sentence.

• The NP (noun phrase) in this sentence is quite complex.
• I couldn't understand the NP (noun phrase) in that text.
• The NP (noun phrase) in the message was so confusing!
• Her NP (noun phrase) was like a puzzle that needed solving.

noun a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth

• I have an appointment with the periodontist next week to discuss my gum health.
• I'm seeing the periodontist tomorrow for a check-up on my gums.
• I gotta go to the periodontist to get my gums checked out.
• The periodontist is like a dentist specialized in gum care.

noun a person, typically a doctor or midwife, who assists women in childbirth

• The accoucheur assisted the mother during the delivery of her baby.
• The accoucheur helped deliver the baby safely.
• The baby doctor was there for the birth.
• The accoucheur guided the project to completion.