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Medical terms
chapter 5 Davi-Ellen Chabner medical specialists
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anesthesiology | administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation |
| dermatology | diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders |
| emergency medicine | care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action |
| family practice | primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis |
| internal medicine | diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults |
| ophthalmology | diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders |
| pathology | diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease |
| pediatrics | diagnosis and treatment of children's disorders |
| psychiatry | diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind |
| radiology | diagnosis using x-ray studies including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) |
| surgery | Treatment by manual (SURG- means hand) or operative methods |
| allergist | treatment of hypersensitivity reactions |
| anesthesiologist | administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures |
| cardiologist | treatment of heart disease |
| cardiovascular surgeon | surgery on the heart and blood vessels |
| colorectal surgeon | surgery on the colon and rectum |
| dermatologist | treatment of skin disorders |
| emergency practitioner | immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting |
| endocrinologist | treatment of endocrine gland disorders |
| family practitioner | primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis |
| gastroenterologist | treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders |
| geriatrician | treatment of diseases of old age |
| gynecologist | surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system |
| hematologist | treatment of blood disorders |
| hospitalist | general medical care of hospitalized patients |
| infectious disease specialist | treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, others) |
| internist | adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting |
| nephrologist | treatment of kidney diseases |
| neurologist | treatment of kidney disorders |
| neurosurgeon | surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves |
| obstetrician | treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies |
| oncologist | diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors |
| ophthalmologist | surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders |
| orthopedist | surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions |
| otolaryngologist | surgical treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders |
| pathologist | diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells |
| pediatrician | treatment of diseases of children |
| physiatrist | treatment to restore function after injury or illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist |
| psychiatrist | treatment of mental disorders |
| pulmonologist | treatment of lung diseases |
| radiologist | examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine studies |
| radiation oncologist | treatment of disease with high-energy radiation |
| rheumatologist | treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles |
| thoracic surgeon | surgery on chest organs |
| urologist | surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders |
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