super-specialization
noun[CorU]
(alsosuperspecialization);(UKusuallysuper-specialisation)uk/ˌsuː.pəˌspeʃ.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌsuː.pɚˌspeʃ.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/a veryparticularareaofknowledgeor theprocessofbecominganexpertin a veryparticulararea:
Sheknowsa lot aboutFrenchhistorybut has a super-specialization in the Belle Époque.
Currentsciencepoliciesencourageprojectfocusand super-specialisation.
- Thedoctorhas a super-specialization inpaediatricdiseasesof theearand is one of the mostrenownedresearchers on thatsubject.
- Thesurgeonhasoperatedon manyfamousathletesbut her superspecialization is intreatingsportshernias.
- Theadvantageof super-specialisation is that itreducesthetimerequiredtotrain.
Medical treatment: doctors & health workers generally
- acupuncturist
- auxiliary nurse
- brain surgeon
- candy striper
- care navigator
- casualty officer
- district nurse
- doctor's orders
- flying doctor
- houseman
- intern
- matron
- nursing aid
- occupational therapist
- odontologist
- orthopaedist
- otologist
- periodontist
- physician
- radiographer