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Medical Specialties Flashcards

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Anesthesiology

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This doctor administrated local and general anesthesia, usually to perform for surgery and monitors the patient through the surgical process

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Allergy and immunology

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Allergist is specially trained to diagnose and treat allergy problems

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Dermatology

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Specialized training and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.

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Emergency medicine

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Specializes in immediate recognition and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries and provide 24 hour coverage of emergency departments in acute care hospitals

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Neurosurgery

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Specializes in diagnosis and surgical treatment of the nervous system and the surrounding body structures

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Maxillofacial surgery

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Repairs disorders of the face and mouth

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Orthopedic surgery

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Surgery on the musculoskeletal system

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Plastic surgery

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Deals in cosmetic surgery, skin grafts, burn victims, and congenital defects

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Urology

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Medical specialty concerned with treatment of diseases of the urinary tract of men, women and children. Also treats reproductive system of men

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Endocrinology

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Treats diseases of the endocrine glands

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Family practice

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Encompasses the care of all members of the family regardless of age or sex

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Internal medicine

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Concerned with complete nonsurgical care of the adult

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Neurology

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Manages the nervous system and the brain

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Obstetrics and Gynocology

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Care and management of women during pregnancy, labor and delivery

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Oncology

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Study of tumors both malignant and benign

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Ophthalmology

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Diagnoses and treatment of eye and vision problems

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Otorhinolaryngology

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Medical and surgical treatment of ear nose and throat disorders

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Pathology

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Deals with the causes, mechanisms of development and effects of disease

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Pediatrics

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Cares for health of children from birth to adolescence

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Psychiatry

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Diagnoses and treats persons with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders

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Radiology

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Specialty in which x-rays are used for diagnosis and treatment of disease

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Surgery

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Correction of deformities, defects, diseases, or injured parts of the body by means of operative treatment

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