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Glossary
Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dermatologic | Pertaining to the skin |
| Dermatologist | The one who specializes on the skin |
| Cardiologist | The one who specializes on the heart |
| Ophthalmology | Study of the eye |
| Ophthalmic | Pertaining to the eye |
| Ophthalmological | Pertaining to the eye |
| Pathology | Study of disease |
| Pathologic | Pertaining to disease |
| Pathological | Pertaining to disease |
| Endocrine | Secreation inside the body/Internal secretions |
| Endocrinology | Study of internal secretions |
| Anesthesiology | Study of no feeling |
| Gastroenterology | Study of the stomach and intestines |
| Gastric | Pertaining to the stomach |
| Gerontology | Study of the elderly |
| Geriatrics | Medicine related to the elderly |
| Gynecology | Study of females |
| Obstetric | Pertaining to a midwife |
| Neonatology | Study of newborns |
| Pediatric | pertaining to children |
| Pediatrician | Practitioner for children |
| Oncology | Study of tumors |
| Oncologist | The one who studies tumors |
| Otologist | The one who studies the ear |
| Otolaryngology | Study of ear and throat |
| Rhinology | Study of the nose |
| Psychiatry | Medicine related to the mind |
| Immunology | Study of Immunity |
| Rheumatology | Study of rheumatism |
| Radiology | Study of radiant energy |
| Urologic | Pertaining to urine/urinary tract |
| Urological | Pertaining to urine/urinary tract |
| Urinary | Pertaining to urine/urinary tract |
| Neurologist | The one who studies the nerves/nervous system |
| Orthopedics | Pertaining to straightening the foot/bones |
| Orthopedist | The one who straightens the foot/bones |
| Oral | Pertaining to the mouth |
| Optical | Pertaining to vision |
| Optometry | Measurement of vision |
| Optometrist | The one who measures vision |