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Medical Specialties

Medical specialties

TermDefinition
Anesthesiology / Anestesiología Administration of anesthesia for pain relief and patient management during surgery and other procedures
Cardiology / Cardiología Diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions and cardiovascular diseases
Dermatology / Dermatología Diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders
Endocrinology / Endocrinología Diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related disorders and glands (e.g., diabetes, thyroid issues).
Gastroenterology / Gastroenterología Diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders (esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas)
Geriatrics / Geriatría Medical care for elderly individuals, focusing on health issues associated with aging
Hematology / Hematología Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and diseases of the blood-forming organs
Infectious Disease / Enfermedades Infecciosas Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
Nephrology / Nefrología Diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases
Neurology / Neurología Diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders (brain, spinal cord, nerves)
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) / Obstetricia y Ginecología (OB/GYN) Medical care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system
Oncology / Oncología Diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Ophthalmology / Oftalmología Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision problems
Orthopedics / Ortopedia Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system disorders (bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons)
Otolaryngology (ENT) / Otorrinolaringología (ORL) Diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders
Pathology / Patología Study of the causes and effects of diseases, often involving the examination of tissues, organs, and bodily fluids
Pediatrics / Pediatría Medical care for infants, children, and adolescents
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) / Medicina Física y Rehabilitación (Fisiatría) Restoration of function and quality of life for people with physical impairments or disabilities
Psychiatry / Psiquiatría Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
Pulmonology / Neumología Diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory system disorders
Radiology / Radiología Use of medical imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scans) to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases
Rheumatology / Reumatología Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases (e.g., arthritis, lupus).
Surgery (General) / Cirugía (General) Performing surgical operations to treat diseases, injuries, or deformities
Urology / Urología Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract disorders in both men and women, and male reproductive system disorders.
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