Chapter 11 (Public Health / Professional Terms) Flashcards
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colonoscopy
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procedure for looking at the colon
2
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bariatrics
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branch of medicine dealing with weight issues
3
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dentifrice
A
toothpaste
4
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dentist
A
specialist in teeth
5
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dentistry
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branch of medicine dealing with teeth
6
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gastroenterologist
A
specialist in the stomach and intestines
7
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gastroenterology
A
study of the stomach and intestines
8
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orthodontics
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branch of medicine dealing with the straightening of teeth
9
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orthodontist
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specialist in straightening teeth
10
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proctologist
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specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon
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