Roots of medical specialties Flashcards
1
Q
CHIR/O-
A
Hand
2
Q
CARDI/O-
A
Heart
3
Q
CRIN/O-
A
Secrete
4
Q
DEM/O-
A
People
5
Q
DENT/O-
A
Tooth
6
Q
DERMAT/O-
A
Skin
7
Q
EMBRY/O-
A
Embryo
8
Q
ENTER/O-
A
Intestine
9
Q
GASTR/O-
A
Stomach
10
Q
GERONT/O-
A
Old age
11
Q
GYNEC/O-
A
Female
12
Q
HEMATO/O-
A
Blood
13
Q
IMMUN/O-
A
Protected
14
Q
INTERN/O-
A
Within, inner
15
Q
NAT/O-
A
Birth
16
Q
NEPHR/O-
A
Kidney
17
Q
OBSTETR/O-
A
Midwife
18
Q
ONC/O-
A
Tumor
19
Q
OPHTHALM/O-
A
Eye
20
Q
OPT/O-
A
Eye
21
Q
ORTH/O-
A
Straight
22
Q
OSTE/O-
A
Bone
23
Q
OT/O-
A
Ear
24
Q
RHIN/O-
A
Nose
25
LARYNG/O-
Ear, nose, larynx
26
PATH/O-
Disease
27
PED/O-
PEDI/A-
Child
28
PHARMAC/O-
Drug, medicine
29
POD/O-
PED/I-
Foot
30
PROCT/O-
Anus, rectum
31
PSYCH/O-
Mind
32
UR/O-
Urine
33
Urology
Study and treatment of urinary tract disease
34
Psychiatry
Diagnosis, management, and prevention of mental disorders
35
Proctology
Diagnosis and treatment of anal and rectal disorders
36
Podiatry
Diagnosis and treatment, and correction of foot disorders
37
Pharmacology
Study and practice of drug chemistry, preparation, use and effect
38
Pediatrics
Care and treatment of children
39
Pathology
Tissue analysis to confirm diagnosis, perform autopsies
40
Otorhinolaryngology
Treatment of throat, ear and nose diseases and disorders
41
Rhinologist
One who specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the nose
42
Otology
Study of anatomy and disease of the ear
43
Hematology
Study of blood and blood diseases
44
Immunology
Study of the body's defense system and related phenomena
45
Internal medicine
Diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases
46
Neonatology
Study and treatment of newborns
47
Nephrology
Study and treatment of kidney diseases
48
Neurology
Study and treatment of nervous system processes and diseases
49
Obstetrics
Care of women during and immediately after pregnancy
50
Oncology
Study and treatment of tumors
51
Ophthalmology
Study and treatment of eye diseases and disorders
52
Optometry
Testing of eyes in order to prescribe corrective lenses
53
Orthopedics
Study and treatment of bone, joint and muscle disorders
54
Osteopathy
Treatment of disease by manipulation and massage of musculoskeletal
55
Cardiology
Study and treatment of the heart and its diseases
56
Chiropractic
Disease treatment by manipulation of the vertebral column
57
Endocrinology
Study of endocrine glands and hormones
58
Epidemiology
Study of causes and control of epidemics
59
Dentistry
Care and treatment of diseases of teeth, gums and jaw
60
Dermatology
Study of treatment of skin disorders
61
Embryology
Study of embryonic development
62
Gastroenterology
Study and retirement of stomach and intestine disorders
63
Gerontology
Study of aging process and problems of the aged
64
Gynecology
Study and treatment of diseases of woman and girls
