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Branches Of Medicine Flashcards

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Cardiology

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The branch of medicine that deals with the heart and it’s diseases

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Anesthesiology

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The study of how to administer agents capable of brining the loss of sensation or concentration

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Dermatology

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The branch of medicine that deals with the skin and it’s diseases

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Endocrinology

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The branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine system

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Andrology

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The study of males

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Gastroenterology

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The study of the stomach and intestines

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Immunology

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The branch of medicine that studies the bodies immune system

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Hematology

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The study of the liver

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Gynecology

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The branch of medicine that deals with the female reproduction system

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Gerontology

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The study of aging and the elderly

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Nephrology

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The study of the structure and functions of the kidneys

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Neurology

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The branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system

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Oncology

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The study of cancer

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Ophthalmology

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The branch of medicine that deals with the eye

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Pathology

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The branch of medicine that deals with diseases

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Serology

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The study of the serum components of blood

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Otolaryngology

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The study of the ear nose and throat

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Podiatry

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The branch of medicine that has to do with feet

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Pediatrics

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The branch of medicine that deals with infants and children

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Psychiatry

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The branch that deals with mental disorders

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Pulmonolgy

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The study of the lungs

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Rheumatology

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The specialty of the joints

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Radiology

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X rays and radiation

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Toxiocology

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Poisonus substances

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Urology

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The study of the urinary system

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Cytology

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Function and structure of cells

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Histology

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Study of tissues

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Physiology

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Functioning organisms

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Epidemology

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Study of epidemics and their causes

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Obstetrics

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Childbirth and the care of the mother

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