Question

Which one of the following is an incorrectly spelled word?

• A. Gastroenterologist
• B. Hemaetologist
• C. Neurologist
• D. Endocrinologist

Hint:

The root for blood is haima in Greek. When identifying standard spelling forms for this medical discipline, ensure the vowel pair 'ae' appears directly inside the initial root syllable, never broken across the middle: British: Haematologist | American: Hematologist
Incorrect: Hemaetologist

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Medical terminologies frequently stem from Greek or Latin roots. Words related to blood utilize the prefix hemo- or haemo- depending on the regional variation (American vs. British English). Inversion or displacement of these vowels results in a misspelling.

Step 1: Analyze options A, C, and D. * Gastroenterologist: Spelled correctly. A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of the stomach and intestines. * Neurologist: Spelled correctly. A specialist in the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system. * Endocrinologist: Spelled correctly. A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of the endocrine glands and hormones.

Step 2: Identify and correct the mistake in option B. * The word "Hemaetologist" contains a vowel transposition error where 'ae' is written as 'ae' in an illegal sequence following 'm'. * The correct British English spelling is Haematologist (with 'ae' at the beginning), and the correct American English spelling is Hematologist. The hybrid form "Hemaetologist" is completely wrong. * Meaning: A medical specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats blood diseases and disorders.