medical applied terms Flashcards
cardiologoy
branch of medical science dealing with the heart and heart diseases
cytology
study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of cells
endocrinology
study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands, and their diseases
dermatology
study of the skin and its diseases
epidemiology
study of the factors determining the distribution and frequency of health-related conditions in a defined human population
gastroenterology
study of the stomach and intestines and their diseases
geriatri
branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems
gerontology
study of the aging process
gynecology
study of the female reproductive system and its diseases
histology
study of the structure and function of tissues
hematology
study of the blood and blood diseases
immunology
study of the body’s resistance to infectious disease
nephrology
study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys
neonatology
study of newborns and the treatment of their disorders
neurology
study of the nervous system and its disorders