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Medical Specialities
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | Study of speciality concerning control of sensation and resuscitation |
| Bariatrics | Reduction of stomach capacity for treatment of obesity |
| Cardiology | The heart and blood vessels |
| Dermatology | The skin |
| Endocrinology | Endocrine system ie hormones and ductless glands |
| Gastroenterology | Digestive system |
| Genitourinary | Urinary and male reproductive system |
| Geriatrics | Elderly/old people |
| Gynaecology | Female reproductive system |
| Haematology | Blood |
| Hepatology | Liver |
| Immunology | The immune ie defence system of the body |
| Nephrology | The urinary system including the kidney |
| Neurology | The nervous system |
| Obstetrics | Pregnancy and childbirth |
| Oncology | Tumours including cancer |
| Ophthalmology | Eyes |
| Orthopaedics | Locomotor system/bones and joints |
| Otorhinolaryngology | Ear nose and throat |
| Plastic surgery | Reshaping body parts/skin |