Medical and Surgical Specialties Flashcards
bariatrics
prevention, control, and treatment of obesity
cardiology
diseases of the hear, arteries, veins, and capillaries
endocrinology
diseases of the endocrine system (glands & hormones)
epidemiology
epidemic diseases
Family Practice (FP)
care of members of the family regardless of age/sex
Gastroenterology
diseases of the stomach and intestines
internal medicine
diseases of internal origin not usually treated surgically
nephrology
diseases of the kidney and urinary system
neurology
diseases of the nervous system
obstetrics (OB)
treatment of the female during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum
oncology
study of tumors
ophthalmology
diseases of the eye
orthopedic surgery
diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body
otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx
Pathology
study of structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by disease
pediatrics
children
proctology
diseases of colon, rectum, and anus
pulmonary disease
lungs
rheumatology
theumatic diseases
urology
urinary system
maxillofacial
surgical tx of diseases, injuries, and defects of the human mouth and dental structures
thoracic
surgical repair and correction of organs within the rib cage
