is a specific kind of: doc, doctor, Dr., MD, medico, physician.

is a broader term that covers: anaesthetist, anesthesiologist, anesthetist | baby doctor, paediatrician, pediatrician, pediatrist | cardiologist, heart specialist, heart surgeon | chiropodist, foot doctor, podiatrist | dermatologist, skin doctor | diagnostician, pathologist | diplomate | ear doctor, ear specialist, otologist | embryologist | endocrinologist | ear-nose-and-throat doctor, ENT man, otolaryngologist, otorhinolaryngologist, rhinolaryngologist | geriatrician, gerontologist | gynaecologist, gynecologist, woman's doctor | haematologist, hematologist | hygienist | internist | brain doctor, neurologist | accoucheur, obstetrician | oncologist | eye doctor, oculist, ophthalmologist | orthopaedist, orthopedist | orthoptist | proctologist | head-shrinker, psychiatrist, shrink | radiographer | radiologist, radiotherapist | rheumatologist | urologist ... show more.

derivation: specialisation, specialism, speciality, specialization, specialty | specialism | specialise, specialize | specialistic | specialistic.