Medical Science Flashcards
Need to know for test
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