Vocab 2

Front 1

Senescent

Back 1

Aging; growing old

I don't want to senescent.

Front 2

Internist

Back 2

A specialist who gives you a thorough physical examination, using an array of tests: X-rays, blood chemsitry, urinalysis, cardiogram.

I have a great Internist.

WF- Pedodontist, Periodontist, Graphologist

Front 3

Cardiologist

Back 3

A specialist in diseases of the heart and circulatory system.

My cardiologist always looks at my heart.

WF- Biology, cardiovascular,
Logistics

Front 4

Senate

Back 4

Originally a council of older, and presumably wiser, citizens.

I think the senate does a great job.

Front 5

Orthopedist

Back 5

A specialist who cares for bones.

I need to see an orthopedist, my bones may be getting weak.

Front 6

Pedodontist

Back 6

A specialist in childrens teeth.

I hated my Pedodontist.

Front 7

Dermatologist

Back 7

A specialist who cares for human skin.

Dermatologist are good doctors.

Front 8

Barometer

Back 8

An instrument to measure atmospheric pressure

I have no I idea how to use a barometer.

Front 9

Neurologist

Back 9

A specialist in the treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the nervous system.

I like neurologist studies.

Front 10

Periodontist

Back 10

Gum specialist

my gums are in special need of a periodontist.

Front 11

Gynecologist

Back 11

A specialist who treats female reproductive and sexual organs.

I might become a gynecologist.

Front 12

Psychiatrist

Back 12

a specialist who works with mental and emotional disorders; may prescribe drugs or recommend private or group therapy.

I love reading Psychiatrist books and articals.

WF-Psycho,Podiatrist, Psychology

Front 13

Obstetrician

Back 13

A specialist who delivers babies and takes care of the mother during and immediately after the period of her pregnancy.

Obstetricians have a difficult occupation.

Front 14

Podium

Back 14

a speaker's platform.

I like speaking on a podium.

Front 15

Ophthalmologist

Back 15

A specialist who cares for the eyes, may prescribe glasses, administer drugs, or perform surgery.

I may need to see an opthalmologist preety soon.

Front 16

Geriatrician

Back 16

A specialist who deals with medical problems of elders.

I hate the idea that I may need a geriatrician.

Front 17

Pediatrician

Back 17

a specialist who cares for children.

My child will have a great pediatrician.

Front 18

Orthodontist

Back 18

A dentist who has taken postgraduate work in the straightening of teeth.

I really need to see an Orthodontist.

Front 19

Psychologist

Back 19

An expert in the mysteries of human behavior.

Psychologist do great work for humankind.

Front 20

Sphygmomanometer

Back 20

A device for measuring blood pressure.

My doctor loves the his sphygmomanometer.

Front 21

Senile

Back 21

Showing signs of physical or mental deterioration.

I hope I don't become senile when I get older.

Front 22

Psychoanalyst

Back 22

A physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist who has been specially trained in the techniques devised by Sigmond Freud, by examining the unconscious or reviewing the past.

I think of my self as a psychoanalyst.

Front 23

Platypus

Back 23

Water mammal, has a ducks bill, webbed feet, and a beaver like tail.

Platypuses are unique creatures.

Front 24

Thermometer

Back 24

An instrument to measure heat.

My thermometer says its to cold in here.

Front 25

Tripod

Back 25

A three-legged stand for a camera or other device.

the tripod was a great invention.

WF- Triangle, Triangular, Tricycle.

Front 26

Podiatrist

Back 26

A foot Doctor

I have terrible feet, may be I should see a podiatrist.

Front 27

Optician

Back 27

This practioner grinds lenses according to the specifications prescribed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

My lenses need a good grinding by an Optician.

WF-Optical, Geriatrician, Pediatrician

Front 28

Metric system

Back 28

A decimal system of weights and measures.

I love the Metric system.

Front 29

Chiropractor

Back 29

This practioner works to maintain the structural and functional integrity of the nervous system.

I need a Chiropractor in my life.

Front 30

Graphologist

Back 30

one who analyzes handwriting.

I want a graphologist to analyze my handwriting.

Front 31

Osteopath

Back 31

This practitioner follows the teachings of Andrew T. Still who devised a drugless technique of curing diseases by massage and other manipulative procedures.

I think I'm going to start seeing an Osteopath.

Front 32

Gerontologist

Back 32

A social scientist who deals with the financial, economical, sexual, social, retirement, and other non-medical problems of the elderly.

I never want a gerontologist in my life.

Front 33

Senior

Back 33

Older

I better not be called a senior by anyone.

Front 34

Optometrist

Back 34

a Practitioner who measures your vision and prescribes the type of corrective lenses that will improve you vision.

May be an optometrist can correct my glass size.

Front 35

Octopus

Back 35

eight-armed sea creature.

Octopuses are my favorite animal.