Medical Specialties (Chap 2) Flashcards
Gastroenterology
Study of the stomach and intestines and related structures
Pulmonology
Study of the lungs and related structures
Cardiology
Study of the heart and related structures
Hematology
Study of the blood.
Dermatology
Study of the skin and related structures
Orthopedics
Knowledge and practice of producing straightness of the bones and muscles.
Neurology
Study of the nerves and related structures
Urology
Study of the urine and the urinary system
Male Reproductive Medicine
Studies the structures that produce children.
Gynecology (GYN) and Obstetrics (OB)
GYN is the study of females. Obstetrics is the knowledge and practice of treating women during pregnancy and childbirth.
Endocrinology
Study of an organ orgland within the body that secretes hormones
Ophthalmology
Study of the eye and related structures
Otolaryngology
STudy of the ears, nose, pharynx, and larynx and related structures
Oncology
Study of a cancerous tumor or mass
Radiology and Nuclear Medicince
Study and use of x-rays, sound waves, and other forms of radiation and energy to diagnose diseases and conditions.