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anatomy   science of the STRUCTURE/FORM of living things  
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anesthesiology   study of anesthesia  
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anhydrous   without water  
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anorexia   lack of appetite  
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anorexic   pertaining to the lack of appetite  
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biologist   one who studies life  
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biology   the study of life  
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cardiologist   one who studies the heart  
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dermatologist   one who studies the skin  
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dermatology   the study of the skin  
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embryology   the study of embryos  
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endocrinologist   one who studies the endocrine system  
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endocrinology   the study of the endocrine system  
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gastroenterology   the study of the stomach & intestines  
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geriodontist   dentist specializing in geriatric patients  
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gerontology   the study of old age  
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gynecology   the study of the female reproductive system  
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histology   the study of tissues  
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larynx   the voice box  
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medical laboratory   place equipped to perform tests on patients  
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neurologist   one who studies the nervous system  
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neurology   the study of the nervous system  
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neurosurgeon   one who operates on the nervous system  
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neurosurgery   surgery of the nervous system  
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nurse   one who cares for the sick & disabled  
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nurse midwife   assists women with vaginal deliveries  
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obstetrics   pertaining to pregnancy, labor, & delivery  
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oncologist   one who studies tumors  
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oncology   the study of tumors  
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ophthalmologist   one who studies the eyes  
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ophthalmology   the study of the eyes  
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optician   one who fills ophthalmic prescriptions  
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optometrist   one who measures vision  
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optometry   measurement of vision & adaptation of lenses  
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oral   pertaining to the mouth  
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orthopedics   branch of medicine dealing with the musculoskeletal system  
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orthopedist   one who specializes in the musculoskeletal system  
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otolaryngology   the study of the ears & throat  
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otology   the study of the ears  
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otorhinolaryngology   the study of the ears, nose, & throat  
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pathogen   disease producing microorganism  
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pathologic   pertaining to disease  
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pathologist   one who studies disease  
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pathology   the study of disease  
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pediatrician   doctor specializing in children  
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pediatrics   pertaining to children  
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pharmacist   one who is licensed to prepare & dispense drugs  
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pharmacology   the study of drugs  
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pharmacotherapy   treatment of disease with medications  
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pharynx   the throat  
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physical therapist   one who treats patients without medicine or surgery  
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physiology   the study of the FUNCTION of living things  
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plastic surgery   branch of surgery that deals with tissue repair  
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radiologist   one who studies the use of x-rays in the diagnosis & treatment of disease  
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Roentgen   international unit of x-rays  
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Roentgenology   the study of x-rays  
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surgery   branch of medicine that treats diseases, injuries, & deformities by manual or operative methods  
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toxic   pertaining to poison  
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toxicology   the study of poison  
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urology   the study of the urinary tract  
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