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What does the suffix iatrist mean?

The suffix "-iatrist" means "a specialist in the treatment of".

It is derived from the Greek word "iatros" meaning "physician" or "healer".

Here are some examples:

* Psychiatrist: A specialist in the treatment of mental disorders.

* Pediatrician: A specialist in the treatment of children.

* Geriatrician: A specialist in the treatment of elderly people.

* Dermatologist: A specialist in the treatment of skin diseases.

* Cardiologist: A specialist in the treatment of heart diseases.

Essentially, whenever you see "-iatrist" at the end of a word, it tells you that the person is a doctor who specializes in that particular field.

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