Definition

Noun: A urologist is a medical doctor who specializes in urology, the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract system and the male reproductive organs. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and male reproductive organs like the prostate and testes.

Usage

A urologist is a type of physician. The word is used to identify a doctor's specific field of expertise. * You should see a urologist for that kidney stone. * After his diagnosis, he was referred to a urologist for further treatment. * Dr. Smith is a renowned urologist at the city hospital.

Advanced Usage

• The term specifies a surgical specialty; a urologist may perform operations such as prostatectomies or vasectomies.
• In academic or clinical settings, one might refer to a pediatric urologist (a urologist specializing in children's urological conditions) or a urologic oncologist (a urologist specializing in cancers of the urinary system).

Variants and Related Words

• Urology (noun): The medical specialty itself.
  • He decided to specialize in urology.
• Urological (adjective): Relating to urology.
  • She underwent a urological procedure.
• Urologic (adjective): Alternative form of .

Synonyms

• Specialist in urology
• Urologic surgeon

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Consult a urologist: To seek professional advice from a urologist.
• Board-certified urologist: A urologist who has passed rigorous examinations in the specialty.
• Urologist's office: The place where a urologist sees patients.

Noun

1. a specialist in urology