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chir/o

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hand

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crin/o

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to secrete

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enter/o

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small intestine

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esthesi/o

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sensation

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gastr/o

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stomach

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gen/o

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origin or production

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ger/o

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old age

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gynec/o

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woman

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laryng/o

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voicebox

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obstetr/o

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midwife

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onc/o

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tumor

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ophthalm/o, opt/o

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eye

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ot/o

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ear

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path/o

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disease

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plas/o

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formation

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vascul/o

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vessel

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ped/o

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child or foot

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D.D.S

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doctor of dental surgery- treatment of dental disorders requiring surgery

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M.D.

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Doctor of medicine

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D.O

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Doctor of Osteopathic medicine- Like M.D. but emphasis in musculoskeletal system in maintaining function and balance in the body

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Ph.D.

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Doctor of psychology-counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders

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D.C.

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Doctor of chiropractic Medicine- treatment centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body

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Cardiology

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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the heart and blood vessels

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Endocrinology

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diagnosis and management of diseases of the endocrine glands, e.g., diabetes, obesity, thyroid, dysfunction

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Gastroenterology

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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the digestive system

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Geriatric medicine

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diagnosis and medical management of conditions affecting the elderly; also a subspeciality of family practice

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Hematology

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diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders

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Nephrology

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nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorder

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oncology

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treatment of tumors and cancer

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rheumatology

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treatment of arthritis and related disorders

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medical genetics

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic (inherited) disorders; includes research, laboratory testing, and counseling

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neurology

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nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous sytem

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neurological surgery

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system and supportive structures, including blood vessels

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nuclear medicine

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use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease; a dual specialty in other fields such as radiology, internal medicine, neurology, and cardiology is common.

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Obstetrics

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care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period

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Gynecology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system

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Ophthalmology

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medical and surgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services.

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Orthopedic surgery

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medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves

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Otolaryngology

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medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and adjoining structure of the head and neck

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ENT

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ear, nose, throat physician

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Pathology

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study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis, e.g., biopsy, autopsy

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Pediatrics

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comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, with emphasis on disease prevention and healthful physical and mental development

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Physical medicine and rehabilitation physiatry

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treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury, e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury

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Plastic surgery

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surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body strucutres, e.g., body contouring, skin grafting

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Preventative medicine

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medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance; specialty areas include: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, public health, and general preventative medicine

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Psychiatry

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

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Radiology

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use of ionizing and nonionizing imaging modalities, including x-ray, radionuclides, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound, to diagnose disease, or in therapies that involve imaging guidance; primary fields include diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, and radiation physics

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surgery

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treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation; -subspeciality areas include vascular, pediatric, hand, and critical care surgery

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Thoracic surgery

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treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation within the chest, including the heart and lungs

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Urology

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary system

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O.D.

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Doctor of optometry- diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services

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D.P.M

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Doctor of podiatric medicine- diagnosis and treatment (including surgery) or disorders of the foot

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Allergy and immunology

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic diseases, including asthma, and diagnosis, management, and therapy of immunologic diseases, e.g., autoimmune disorders

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Anesthesiology

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comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during, and after surgery and long-term pain management and critical care related to cardiac and respiratory emergencies

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Colon and rectal surgery

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diagnosis, medical care, and surgical treatment of conditions related to the small intestine, colon, and rectum

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Dermatology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin and its appendages, e.g., hair, nails, including cosmetic care

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Emergency medicine

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prehospital emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured patients; most commonly rendered in an emergency department of a hospital or a free-standing urgent care facility

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Family practice

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comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages and their families, with emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion

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Internal medicine

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nonsurgical care centered around prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adults

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