Major Medical Categories A-H Flashcards
Anesthesiology
The study of medicine used for pain relief, muscle relaxation, and rendering patients unconscious
Angiology
The study of blood vessels and lymph vessels
Audiology
The study of hearing and impaired hearing
Bacteriology
The study of bacteria
Cardiology
The study of the heart, its normal functions, anatomy, and disorders
Cytopathology
The study of changes at the cellular level caused by disease
Dermatology
The study of characteristics and functions of skin, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Embryology
The study of embryos and their development from fertilization to birth
Endocrinology
The study of the structure, function, and disorders of the endocrine glands
Epidemiology
The study of diseases for the purpose of control and prevention
Etiology
The study of origins and causes of diseases
Gastroenterology
The study of the GI tract (stomach, intestines, gall bladder, and bile tract)
Gerontology
The study of the natural aging process and related issues
Gynecology
The study of the female reproductive system
Hematology
The study of blood
