Choose one word for the given expression:
A doctor who treats diseases of the kidneys
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Nephrologist
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Hepatologist | a doctor who treats diseases of the liver | Papa’s liver tests were bad, so the family doctor sent him to a hepatologist. |
| (2) Nephrologist (answer) | a doctor who treats diseases of the kidneys | My uncle goes to a nephrologist every month to check his kidneys. |
| (3) Neurologist | a doctor who treats diseases of the brain and nerves | For her bad headaches, Meena was sent to a neurologist. |
| (4) Pathologist | a doctor who studies samples of blood and body tissue to find the cause of a disease | The pathologist tested the blood sample and found that the fever was malaria. |