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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 sealing 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 | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purpose |