A Few Specialists Flashcards

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allergist

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medical doctor specializing in identifying and treating abnormal sensitivity to substances such as pollen, dust, foods, and drugs

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anesthesiologist

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medical doctor specializing in administering agents capable of bringing about loss of sensation and consciousness

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endodontist

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dentist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of the inner parts of a tooth (root canal therapy)

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nephrologist

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specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases

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nephrology

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study of the kidney and its diseases

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neurologist

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specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous disorders

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obstetrics

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practice or branch of medicine concerned with the management of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the period just after delivery of the infant

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ophthalmologist

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specialist in the study of the eye and the treatment of eye disorders

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ophthalmology

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study of the eye; the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

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optician

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nonmedical specialist trained to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions

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optometrist

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nonmedical specialist trained to examine and test eyes and prescribe corrective lenses

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orthodontist

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dentist specializing in straightening teeth

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orthopedist

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specialist in the surgical correction of musculoskeletal disorders (originally concerned with straightening bones in the legs of children with deformities)

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otolaryngologist

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specialist in the treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat

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pathologist

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specialist in the study of disease using microscopic examination of tissues and cells and autopsy examination

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pathology

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study of disease

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pediatrician

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specialist in the treatment of childhood diseases

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pedodontist

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dentist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of children’s dental problems

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periodontist

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dentist specializing in the treatment of gum disease (surrounding a tooth)

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physical medicine and rehabilitation

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field of medicine that specializes in restoring the function of the body after illness

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proctologist

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physician who specializes in the study of the anus and rectum

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prosthodontist

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dentist specializing in artificial appliances to replace missing teeth

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psychiatrist

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specialist in the treatment fo the mind and mental disorders

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psychiatry

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treatment (iatr/o) of disorders of the mind (psych/o)

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psychology

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study of the mind, especially in relation to human behaviour

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pulmonary specialist

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physician trained to treat lung disorders

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radiation oncologist

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phsyician trained in the treatment of disease (cancer) with high-energy x-rays or particles

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radiologist

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physician trained in the use of x-rays (computed tomography, ultrasound, etc) to diagnose illness

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radiology

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science of using x-rays in the diagnosis of disease

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rheumatologist

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specialist in the treatment fo diseases of connective tissues, especially the joints. Inflammatory diseases of joints often marked by collection of fluid in joint spaces and rheumat/o comes from Greek rheuma for “that which flows”

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rheumatology

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branch of medicine dealing with inflammation, degeneration, or chemical changes in connective tissues, such as joints and muscles. Pain, stiffness, or limitation of motion are often characteristics of rheumatologic disorders