BRANCHES OF SCIENCE Flashcards

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a branch of medical science that
includes the study of function and disease of blood

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HEMATOLOGY

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a medical discipline that focuses on
using radiation and other radioactive substance to treat diseases

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RADIOLOGY

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deals with the study of diseases and
body’s immune system

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IMMUNOLOGY

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the study of causes or origins of
disease/abnormal condition

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ETIOLOGY

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a discipline of medicine that is
concerned with disorders of women, particularly
reproductive and sexual function and diseases of reproductive organs

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GYNECOLOGY

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a discipline of medical science that
focuses on diagnosis and treatment of various kidney
disorders

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NEPHROLOGY

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the science of healing or medical
treatment of disease.

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THERAPEUTICS

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a branch of medical science that
is associated with the study of function and pathology
of endocrine glands.

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ENDOCRINOLOGY

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a branch of medical science
that deals with establishing the evidence for legal
proceeding.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE

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branch of medicine deals with the
health and care of a woman and fetus during
pregnancy, parturition and puerperium.

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OBSTETRICS

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a branch of medical science that
includes the study of structure, function and diseases
of the eyes

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OPHTHALMOLOGY

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involves the study of
drugs/medications and their nature, origin, properties

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PHARMACOLOGY

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the science of cultivating the
ground, harvesting the crops and rearing and
management of farming, husbandry and livestock.

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AGRICULTURE

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related to the
study of physical characteristics of the skulls of different
human races

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CRANIOLOGY

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a branch of biology, related to the study
of structure and organization of living things.

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ANATOMY

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s related to the structure, functioning
and disorders of nervous system including the brain,
spinal cord, as well as related muscles, nerves and
blood supplies

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NEUROLOGY

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includes the study of structure
and function of muscles and muscle tissues.

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MYOLOGY

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a branch of anatomy, which involves
the scientific study of structure, functions and
pathology of bones

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OSTEOLOGY

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the science that includes the study of
blood and lymph vessels and their disorders.

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ANGIOLOGY

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associated with the industrial
application of living organisms and/or biological
techniques developed through basic research

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

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includes the study of interrelationships
between living organisms and their environment.

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ECOLOGY

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deals with the
study of physical, biochemical and mechanical functions
and activities of living organisms

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PHYSIOLOGY

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the science of classifying all the living
things by arranging them in groups according to their
relationships with each other.

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TAXONOMY

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a branch of biological science that is
associated with the study of structure, origin, function
and pathology of cells.

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CYTOLOGY

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includes the study of structure and
behavior of cells and body tissues

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HISTOLOGY

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a branch of biology that is
concerned with the study of structure and function of
microorganisms

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MICROBIOLOGY

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h includes the study of evolution,
structure, classification and pathogenesis of viruses.

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VIROLOGY

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study of bacteria in relation to
disease

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BACTERIOLOGY