Which of the following terms means specialist in the study of disease? \( \begin{array}{ll}\text { (A) Pathologist } \\ \text { (B) Oncologist } \\ \text { (C) Gynecologist } & \text { Grading } \\ \text { (D) Dermatologist } & \text { Description } \\ & \text { This exam con } \\ \text { exam contains } \\ \text { medical words } \\ \text { covered on this } \\ \text { Word Elements } \\ \text { Whapter 5: Nen }\end{array} \)

To determine which term means "specialist in the study of disease," let's analyze the options provided: - **(A) Pathologist**: A pathologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and organs. They study the causes and effects of diseases, making this the correct answer. - **(B) Oncologist**: An oncologist is a specialist in the treatment of cancer. While they deal with diseases, they focus specifically on cancer rather than diseases in general. - **(C) Gynecologist**: A gynecologist specializes in women's reproductive health. This term does not refer to the study of diseases broadly. - **(D) Dermatologist**: A dermatologist specializes in skin diseases. Like the gynecologist, this term is specific to a particular area of health. Based on this analysis, the correct answer is: **(A) Pathologist**