Medical Specialities

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Anaesthesiology

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The study of the control of sensation and resuscitation

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Bacteriology

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The study of a type of microscopic organism

Question 3

Bariatrics

Answer 3

Branch of medicine concerning study and treatment of obesity

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Biochemistry

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The study of chemical processes within living organisms

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Cardiology

Answer 5

Study of the heart and blood vessels

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Cytology

Answer 6

DThe study of cells

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Dermatology

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The medical study of skin disorders

Question 8

Endocrinology

Answer 8

The medical study of hormones and ductless glands

Question 9

Forensic pathology

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The study of the criminal investigation concerning death

Question 10

Gastroenterology

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The medical study of the digestive system

Question 11

Geriatrics

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Branch of medicine concerned with healthcare of the elderly

Question 12

Gynaecology

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The medical study of the female reproductive system

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Haematology

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Medical study of blood

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Hepatology

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medical study of the liver

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Histology

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Study of tissues

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Histopathology

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The study of disease of tissue

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Immunology

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The study of the defence system of the body

Question 18

Microbiology

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The study of very small organisms

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Nephrology

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Medical study of the kidneys

Question 20

Obstetrics

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Branch of medicine concerning pregnancy and childbirth

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Oncology

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The medical study and treatment of malignant tumours

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Ophthalmology

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The medical study of disorders of the eye

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Orthopaedics

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Medical speciality concerning the locomotor system - bones and associated tissue

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Otorhinolaryngology

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The medical study of disorders of the ear nose and throat

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Paediatrics

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Branch of medicine concerning children and their diseases

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Pathology

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The study of the cause of defective disease

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Pharmacology

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The study of drugs

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Physiotherapy

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Treatment using physical exercises

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Plastic surgery

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Medical speciality of reshaping and reconstructing tissue

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Psychiatry

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The medical study and treatment of mental illness

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Psychology

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The study of the mind and behaviour

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Radiology

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The study of treatment using x-rays

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Rheumatology

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The medical study of disorders of joints and muscles

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Scintology

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The study of radioactive isotopes

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Urology

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The medical study and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract

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Venereology

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The medical study of sexually transmitted diseases

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Genitourinary

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Medical speciality of urinary and male reproductive system

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Toxicology

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The study of poisons

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Audiology

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The medical study of disorders of hearing

Question 40

Aetiology

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Study of the cause of disease

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Genetics

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Medical speciality concerning inherited diseases

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Orthoptics

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Speciality relating to abnormalities of vision including squints, non-surgical

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Physiology

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Medical study of function of living things