Medical Science Flashcards
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Cardiology
heart and heart diseases
Cytology
structure, function, and abnormalities of cells
Dermatology
skin and its diseases
Endocrinology
hormones, hormone glands and their diseases
Epidemiology
factors determining the distribution and frequency of health problems in a defined population
Gastroenterology
stomach, intestines and their diseases
Geriatrics
medicine dealing with older individuals
Gerontology
study of the aging process
Gynecology
female reproductive system and its diseases
Hematology
study of blood and blood diseases
Histology
study of the structure and function of tissues
Immunology
study of resistance to infections
Neonatology
study of newborns and their disorders
Nephrology
structure, function, and disease of the kidneys
Neurology
study of the nervous system and disorders
Obstetrics
medicine dealing with pregnancy and childbirth
Oncology
study of cancers
Ophthalmology
study of the eye and eye diseases
Orthopedics
muscular and skeletal systems and their issues
Otolaryngology
study of the ear, throat, and larynx
Pathology
study of changes that disease changes
Pediatrics
medicine dealing with children and their diseases
Pharmacology
study of drugs and their treatment uses
Podiatry
care and treatment of the foot
Psychiatry
medicine with the mind
Radiology
study of X-rays and radioactive substances
Toxicology
study of poisonous substances effect on the body
Urology
study of the urinary system, apart from the kidneys and the male reproductive system