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Medical Specialties

TermDefinition
Cardiology Study of the heart
Anesthesiology Administer anesthetic surrounding surgery
Dermatology Study of the skin
Endocrinology Study of releasing hormonal system
Emergency Medicine Works in emergency departments
Colon and Rectal surgery Diagnoses and treats problems of the intestine and colon
Allergy and Immunology Treats physical reactions to substances from mild rash to life threating anaphylactic shock
Family practice Primary care physicians
Gastroenterology Study of the digestive system
Genetics and Genomics Studying Genetic diseases
Gerontology Treats problems an diseases of older adults
Gynecology Treats female reproductive system
Internal Medicine Diseases or conditions related to internal organs
Nephrology Study of kidneys
Neurological surgery Treatment of nervous system
Nuclear Medicine Related to radiology
Obstetrics Involves pregnancy, labor and delivery of infant
Oncology Study of cancers
Ophthalmology Study of eyes
Orthopedics Works with musculoskeletal system
Osteopathy Study of bone diseases
Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Treats ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
Pathology Study of diseases
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Care for children
Physical Medicine Specialize in rehabilitation
Plastic Surgery Improves body structure
Podiatry Treats disorder of the foot
Preventative Medicine Focuses on stopping illnesses and injury before they start
Psychiatry and Neurology Treats mental health
Radiology Uses x-rays and radioactive substances
Sports Medicine Treatment and preventative care of athletes
Surgery Use of hands and instruments to correct deformities or disease
Urology Treats diseases of the kidney, bladder or urinary systems
Created by: Tagcal
 

 



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