Medical terms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
anesthesiology | administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation |
dermatology | diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders |
emergency medicine | care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action |
family practice | primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis |
internal medicine | diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults |
ophthalmology | diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders |
pathology | diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease |
pediatrics | diagnosis and treatment of children's disorders |
psychiatry | diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind |
radiology | diagnosis using x-ray studies including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) |
surgery | Treatment by manual (SURG- means hand) or operative methods |
allergist | treatment of hypersensitivity reactions |
anesthesiologist | administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures |
cardiologist | treatment of heart disease |
cardiovascular surgeon | surgery on the heart and blood vessels |
colorectal surgeon | surgery on the colon and rectum |
dermatologist | treatment of skin disorders |
emergency practitioner | immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting |
endocrinologist | treatment of endocrine gland disorders |
family practitioner | primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis |
gastroenterologist | treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders |
geriatrician | treatment of diseases of old age |
gynecologist | surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system |
hematologist | treatment of blood disorders |
hospitalist | general medical care of hospitalized patients |
infectious disease specialist | treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, others) |
internist | adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting |
nephrologist | treatment of kidney diseases |
neurologist | treatment of kidney disorders |
neurosurgeon | surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves |
obstetrician | treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies |
oncologist | diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors |
ophthalmologist | surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders |
orthopedist | surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions |
otolaryngologist | surgical treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders |
pathologist | diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells |
pediatrician | treatment of diseases of children |
physiatrist | treatment to restore function after injury or illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist |
psychiatrist | treatment of mental disorders |
pulmonologist | treatment of lung diseases |
radiologist | examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine studies |
radiation oncologist | treatment of disease with high-energy radiation |
rheumatologist | treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles |
thoracic surgeon | surgery on chest organs |
urologist | surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders |
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