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Med. Sci. Terms 1
Medical Science Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cardiology | Study of the heart. |
| Hematology | Study of blood. |
| Physiology | Study of the functions of the body. (How it works.) |
| Cytology | Study of cells. |
| Histology | Study of tissues. |
| Dermatology | Study of skin. |
| Neurology | Study of the Nervous System: including - the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. |
| Toxicology | Study of poisons. |
| Biology | Study of life. |
| Gerontology | Study of the elderly. |
| Pathology | Study of disease. |
| Neonatology | Study of newborn infants. (Including stillborn and premature infants.) |
| Oncology | Study of cancer. |
| Psychology | Study of the mind. |
| Osteology | Study of bones. |