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Medical Specialties

TermDefinition
Anesthesiology Physiology, pharmacology, and clinical basis of anesthesiology.
Bariatrics Prevention and treatment of obesity.
Cardiology Study of the heart and treatment of it's dysfunctions.
Dermatology Study of the skin and treatment of it's dysfunction.
Endocrinology Study of the endocrine system and treatment of it's dysfunctions.
Endodontics Treatment of dental pulp.
Epidemiology Study of the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population.
Forensic Medicine The application of medical knowledge to legal matters.
Gastroenterology Treatment of the stomach, intestines, and associated organs.
General Dentistry General treatment and preventative maintenance of the teeth and associated oral tissues.
Geriatrics Care and treatment of the aged.
Gerodontology Treatment and preventative maintenance of the teeth and associated oral treatments in the aged.
Gynecology Treatment of the female reproductive tract.
Internal Medicine Nonsurgical treatment of adult diseases, excluding
Neurology Treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
Nuclear medicine The use of radioisotopes for diagnosis and therapy.
Obstetrics Care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the few weeks immediately after childbirth.
Oncology The study and treatment of bot benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors.
Ophthalmology Medical treatment of the eye.
Optometry Examination of the eyes, diagnosis of visual disorders, an prescription lenses and other aids for improving vision.
Orthodontics Prevention and correction of malocclusion (misalignment of teeth).
Orthopedics Medical, surgical, and physical treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
Otology Study and treatment of the ear and hearing.
Otolaryngology Treatment of the ear, nose, and throat.
Pathology Study and treatment of disease.
Pediatrics Treatment of children.
Pedodontics Treatment and preventative maintenance of dental issues in children.
Periodontics Treatment of the tissues immediately around the mouth.
Pharmacology Study of drug chemistry, actions, and uses
Podiatry Treatment of
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