A Few Specialists Flashcards
allergist
medical doctor specializing in identifying and treating abnormal sensitivity to substances such as pollen, dust, foods, and drugs
anesthesiologist
medical doctor specializing in administering agents capable of bringing about loss of sensation and consciousness
endodontist
dentist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of the inner parts of a tooth (root canal therapy)
nephrologist
specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases
nephrology
study of the kidney and its diseases
neurologist
specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous disorders
obstetrics
practice or branch of medicine concerned with the management of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the period just after delivery of the infant
ophthalmologist
specialist in the study of the eye and the treatment of eye disorders
ophthalmology
study of the eye; the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
optician
nonmedical specialist trained to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions
optometrist
nonmedical specialist trained to examine and test eyes and prescribe corrective lenses
orthodontist
dentist specializing in straightening teeth
orthopedist
specialist in the surgical correction of musculoskeletal disorders (originally concerned with straightening bones in the legs of children with deformities)
otolaryngologist
specialist in the treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat
pathologist
specialist in the study of disease using microscopic examination of tissues and cells and autopsy examination
pathology
study of disease
pediatrician
specialist in the treatment of childhood diseases
pedodontist
dentist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of children’s dental problems
periodontist
dentist specializing in the treatment of gum disease (surrounding a tooth)
physical medicine and rehabilitation
field of medicine that specializes in restoring the function of the body after illness
proctologist
physician who specializes in the study of the anus and rectum
prosthodontist
dentist specializing in artificial appliances to replace missing teeth
psychiatrist
specialist in the treatment fo the mind and mental disorders
psychiatry
treatment (iatr/o) of disorders of the mind (psych/o)
psychology
study of the mind, especially in relation to human behaviour
pulmonary specialist
physician trained to treat lung disorders
radiation oncologist
phsyician trained in the treatment of disease (cancer) with high-energy x-rays or particles
radiologist
physician trained in the use of x-rays (computed tomography, ultrasound, etc) to diagnose illness
radiology
science of using x-rays in the diagnosis of disease
rheumatologist
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”
rheumatology
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