Major Medical Categories I-V Flashcards
Immunology
The study of the immune system
Myology
The study of muscles
Nephrology
The study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the kidneys
Neurology
The study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Odontology
The study of teeth and structures in the mouth
Oncology
The study of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer (tumors and malignancies)
Ophthalmology
The study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye
Osteology
The study of the development and diseases of bone tissue
Otolaryngology
The study of the head and neck, including the ears, nose and throat
Otology
The study of diseases, disorders, and treatments of the ear
Pathology
The study of disease, including its characteristics, causes, and effects
Pharmacology
The study of medications/drugs and their effects on the body
Pulmonology
The study of the lungs and respiratory tract
Psychology
The study of the mind, how it works, and how it affects behavior
Radiology
The study of radiant energy and radioactive substances that are used for the diagnosis and treatment of disease
