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Medical Careers Flashcards

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The study of body structures: their shapes, their parts, how they’re built, etc.

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Anatomy

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The study of body functions: their jobs, what they do, how they do it, etc.

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Physiology

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Study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of cells.

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Cytology

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The study of tissues.

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Histology

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The study of developmental changes before birth.

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Embryology

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The study of diseases.

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Pathology

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Study of the heart and heart disease.

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Cardiology

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Study of the skin and its diseases.

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Dermatology

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Study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands, and their diseases.

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Endocrinology

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Study of the occurrence and spread of diseases and disorders in various population groups.

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Epidemiology

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Study of the stomach, intestines, and their diseases.

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Gastroenterology

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Study of the aging process and diseases associated with the elderly.

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Gerontology

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Study of the female reproductive system and its diseases.

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Gynecology

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Study of the blood and blood diseases.

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Hematology

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Study of the body’s resistance to disease and disorders that reduce this resistance.

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Immunology

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Study of newborns and their diseases and disorders.

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Neonatalogy

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Study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys.

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Nephrology

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Study of the nervous system and its disorders.

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Study of pregnancy and childbirth and disorders that impact them.

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Obstetrics

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Study of cancers and their impacts.

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Study of the eye and eye diseases.

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Opthamology

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Study of the muscular and skeletal systems and their diseases, disorders, and injuries.

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Orthopedics

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Study of the ear, throat, and larynx and their diseases.

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Otolaryngology

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Study of childhood diseases and disorders.

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Pediatrics

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Study of drugs and their use in treating diseases.

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Pharmacology

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Study of the feet and their diseases, disorders, and injuries.

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Study of behavior and behavioral disorders.

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Psychiatry

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Study of the use of X-rays in diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and injuries.

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Study of poisonous substances and their influence on health.

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Toxicology

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Study of the urinary and male reproductive systems and their diseases and disorders.

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Helping people develop correct movement patterns as part of recovery from injury or to improve athletic performance.

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Physical Therapy

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Helping people regain the ability to perform daily activities at home and on the job after an injury.

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Occupational Therapy

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Study of the methods to prevent people from feeling pain during medical procedures.

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Anesthesiology

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