Question | Answer |
log/o | the study of |
sureon | one who performs surgery |
onc/o | tumor |
orth/o | straight |
rheumat/o | watery discharge, rheumatic condition |
/vention | coming |
neo/ | new |
esthesi/o | perception, sensation |
physician | doctor |
allergist | one who specializes in study of allergies |
anesthesiology | study of evaluation and treatment during surgery under anesthesia |
anesthesiologist | one who specializes in anesthesiology |
cardiologist | one who specializes in cartiology |
cardiology | study of the heart |
cardiovascular surgery | surgery on heart and large blood vessels |
cardiovascular surgeon | one who specializes in surgery of heart and large blood vessels |
clinical | treat disease with medicine |
DO | academic degree for graduate of osteopathic medical school |
dermatologist | one who specializes in study of skin |
dermatology | study of skin |
diagnostic medical sonography | diagnosis through a picture of sound |
diplomate | board certified |
emergency medicine | medicine for acutely ill or trauma patient |
emergency medicine specialist | one who specializes in emergency medicine |
endocrinology | study of endocrine system |
endocrinologist | one who specializes in study of endocrine system |
FACM | Fellow, American College of Medicine |
FACOG | Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
FACS | Fellow, American College of Surgeons |
F.B.C.S. | Fellow, British College of Surgeons |
family medicine | general practice |
family physician | one who specializes in family medicine |
fellow | member of specialty organization called a college |
forensic pathology | study of disease used in legal proceedings |
gastroenterology | study of gastrointestinal system |
gastroenterologist | one who specializes in study of gastrointestinal system |
general surgery | surgery on adult |
general surgeon | one who specializes in general surgery |
geriatrics | study of elderly |
gerontologist | one who specializes in study of elderly |
gynecologist | one who specializes in gynecology |
gynecology | study of reproductive system in non-pregnant women |
hematologist | one who specializesin study of blood and lymph |
hematology | study of blood and lymph |
infectious disease | disease caused by pathogenic microorganism |
infectious disease specialist | one who specializes in disease caused by infection |
intern | advanced student who assists in hospital |
internal medicine | medicine relatedto adult |
internist | one who specializes in internal medicine |
interventional radiology | medicine using x-rays, magnetic fields |
MD | "Medicinae Doctor" |
neonatologist | one who specializes in study of newborn |
neonatology | study of newborn |
nephrologist | one who specializes in nephrology |
nephrology | study of kidney |
neurologist | one who specializes in the nervous system |
neurology | study of nervous system |
neurosurgeon | specialist in surgery of neurological system |
neurosurgery | surgery of nervous system |
nuclear medicine | branch of medicine using x-ray, sound waves and magnetic fields |
obstetrician | one who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth |
obstetrics | study of pregnancy and childbirth |
oncologist | one who specializes in study of cancer |
oncology | study of cancer |
ophthalmology | study of eye |
ophthalmologist | one who specializes in study of eye |
orthopedic surgery | surgery of musculoskeletal system |
orthopedic surgeon | one who specializes in surgery of musculoskeletal system |
otolaryngology | study of ear, larynx, head, neck, tracheobronchial tree and esophagus |
pathologist | one who studies disease |
pathology | study of disease |
pediatric cardiologist | one who studies heart and blood vessels in a child |
pediatric dermatologist | one who studies skin of a child |
pediatric hematologist | one who studies blood and lymph of a child |
pediatric oncologist | one who studies cancer in a child |
pediaric surgery | surgery on a child |
pediatrician | one who specializes in study of children |
pediatrics | study of children |
perinatology | subspecialty of obstetrics |
peripheral vascular surgery | surgery on outlying blood vessels |
plastic surgery | surgery concerned with reconstruction |
preventive medicine | study and practice which aims to preven disease |
preventive medicine specialist | one who practices preventive medicine |
psychiatrist | one who specializes in study of emotions and biochemical imbalances |
psychiatry | study of emotions and biochemical imbalances |
pulmonary medicine | branch of medicine concerned with lungs |
pulmonary medicine specialist | one who specializes in study of lungs |
radiation therapy | therapy using x-rays and sound waves |
radiation therapist | one who specializes in radiation therapy |
radiologist | one who specializes in use of x-rays |
radiology | study of use of x-rays, sound waves |
dianostic radiology | radiology used to diagnose |
rehabilitaton medicine | branch of medicine concerned with restoration of form and function after illness |
rehabilitation mediine specialist | one who specializes in rehabilitation medicine |
resident | licensed physician who practices under guidance of experienced specialist |
rheumatology | study of joints and immune system |
rheumatologist | one who specializes in rheumatology |
specialist | physician who limits practice to one organ system |
specialization | act of specializing |
specialize | focus on one area or organ |
specialty | area of focus |
sports medicine | field of medicine concerned with injuries sustained in athletic endeavors |
subspecialty | a particular area of specialty |
surgical | pertaining to surgery |
surgical oncology | surgery on tumors |
surgical oncologist | one who performs surgery for tumors |
thoracic surgery | surgery on chest |
thoracic surgeon | one who performs chest surgery |
transplant surgery | surgery to transfer one part to another |
urologist | one who specializes in urology |
urology | study of urinary and male reproductive system |