consult/ consultation ?

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ph2004

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If you visit a doctor, do you have a "consult" or a "consultation" ? Or are both words possible ?
 
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'consult' is a verb. I consulted my doctor.
"consultation' is a noun. I had a consultation with my doctor.
I've never seen 'consult' used as a noun.
 
I'd generally use appointment.
 
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