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health science
Term | Definition |
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Anesthesiologist | A specialist who gives patients drugs to numb pain |
Cardiovascular | Of the heart and vessels |
Diagnostic | Determines the cause of a particular health problem |
Dietitian | A health professional that plans your meals |
EMT | Emergency medical technician |
Hygienist | Dental assistant whose main function is the scaling of tooth surfaces |
Laboratory | Place where tests and experiments are done |
Medical Transcriptionist | Types medical records |
Nuclear medicine | Uses radioactive materials either to image a patient’s body or to destroy diseased cells |
Oncology | Study of cancer |
Ophthalmic | Pertaining to the eye |
Paramedic | EMT with advanced training |
Pathologist | Specialist in the study of disease |
Podiatrist | A specialist in care for the feet |
Practitioner | A person who practices in a profession, such as medicine |
Radiologist | Medical specialist in the use of x-rays and other imaging techniques |
Rehabilitation | Restoration to good health or good condition |
Respiratory | Having to do with breathing |
Sonography | Ultrasound imaging |
Technologist | A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, especially in industry |