Medical Specialities Flashcards
Anaesthesiology
The study of the control of sensation and resuscitation
Bacteriology
The study of a type of microscopic organism
Bariatrics
Branch of medicine concerning study and treatment of obesity
Biochemistry
The study of chemical processes within living organisms
Cardiology
Study of the heart and blood vessels
Cytology
DThe study of cells
Dermatology
The medical study of skin disorders
Endocrinology
The medical study of hormones and ductless glands
Forensic pathology
The study of the criminal investigation concerning death
Gastroenterology
The medical study of the digestive system
Geriatrics
Branch of medicine concerned with healthcare of the elderly
Gynaecology
The medical study of the female reproductive system
Haematology
Medical study of blood
Hepatology
medical study of the liver
Histology
Study of tissues
Histopathology
The study of disease of tissue
Immunology
The study of the defence system of the body
Microbiology
The study of very small organisms