applied sciences Flashcards
cardiology
branch of medical science dealing with the heart and heart diseases
cytology
study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of cells. cytology and histology are subdivisions of microscopic anatomy
dermatology
study of the skin and its diseases
endocrinology
study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands, and their diseases
epidemiology
study of the factors determining the distribution and frequency of health-related conditions occurring within a define human population
gastroenterology
study of the stomach and intestines and their diseases
geriatrics
branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems
gerontology
study of the aging process
gynecology
study of the female reproductive system and its disease
hematology
study of the blood and blood diseases
histology
study of the structure and function of tissues. histology and cytology are subdivisions of microscopic anatomy
immunology
study of the body’s resistance to infectious disease
neonatology
study of newborns and the treatment of their disorders
nephrology
study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys
neurology
study of the nervous system and its disorders