Medical Specialities Flashcards by Cheryl Freestone | Brainscape

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Anaesthesiology

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Study of speciality concerning control of

sensation and resuscitation

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Bariatrics

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Reduction of stomach capacity for treatment

of obesity

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Cardiology

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The heart and blood vessels

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Dermatology

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The skin

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Endocrinology

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Endocrine system ie hormones and ductless

glands

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Gastroenterology

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Digestive system

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Genitourinary

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Urinary and male reproductive system

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Geriatrics

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Elderly/old people

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Gynaecology

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Female reproductive system

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Haematology

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Blood

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Hepatology

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Liver

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Immunology

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The immune i.e. defence system of the body

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Nephrology

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The urinary system including the kidney

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Neurology

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The nervous system

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Obstetrics

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Pregnancy and childbirth

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Oncology

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Tumours including cancer

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Ophthalmology

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Eyes

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Orthopaedics

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Locomotor system/bones and joints

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Otorhinolaryngology

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Ear nose and throat

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Plastic surgery

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Reshaping body parts/skin

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Paediatrics

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Children

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Psychiatry

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Mental illness

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Rheumatology

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Connective tissue

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Urology

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The urinary system

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Venereology

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Sexually transmitted disease

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Cytology

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Microscopic study of cells

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Bacteriology

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Microscopic study of bacteria ie a

classification of micro-organism

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Biochemistry

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Study of the chemical contents and processes

of the body

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Forensic pathology

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Study of criminal investigation concerning

disease/death

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Histology

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Microscopic study of tissues

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Histopathology

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Microscopic study of disease of tissues

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Microbiology

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Microscopic study of micro-organisms (too

small to be seen unless under a microscope)

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Pathology

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Study of disease; its effects and causes

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Pharmacology

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Drugs and their effects

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Physiotherapy

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Treatment with natural, physical means as

opposed to drugs eg exercise, massage

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Psychology

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Study of the mind and behaviour

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Radiology

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Study of the use of X-rays in diagnosis and

treatment

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Virology

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Study of viruses