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Roots of medical specialties Flashcards

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1
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CHIR/O-

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Hand

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CARDI/O-

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Heart

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CRIN/O-

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Secrete

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DEM/O-

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People

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DENT/O-

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Tooth

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DERMAT/O-

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Skin

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EMBRY/O-

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Embryo

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ENTER/O-

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Intestine

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GASTR/O-

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Stomach

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GERONT/O-

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Old age

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GYNEC/O-

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Female

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HEMATO/O-

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Blood

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IMMUN/O-

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Protected

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INTERN/O-

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Within, inner

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NAT/O-

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Birth

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NEPHR/O-

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Kidney

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OBSTETR/O-

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Midwife

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ONC/O-

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Tumor

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OPHTHALM/O-

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Eye

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OPT/O-

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Eye

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ORTH/O-

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Straight

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OSTE/O-

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Bone

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OT/O-

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Ear

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RHIN/O-

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Nose

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LARYNG/O-

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Ear, nose, larynx

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PATH/O-

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Disease

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PED/O-
PEDI/A-

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Child

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PHARMAC/O-

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Drug, medicine

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POD/O-
PED/I-

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Foot

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PROCT/O-

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Anus, rectum

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PSYCH/O-

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Mind

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UR/O-

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Urine

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Urology

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Study and treatment of urinary tract disease

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Psychiatry

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Diagnosis, management, and prevention of mental disorders

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Proctology

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Diagnosis and treatment of anal and rectal disorders

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Podiatry

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Diagnosis and treatment, and correction of foot disorders

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Pharmacology

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Study and practice of drug chemistry, preparation, use and effect

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Pediatrics

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Care and treatment of children

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Pathology

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Tissue analysis to confirm diagnosis, perform autopsies

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Otorhinolaryngology

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Treatment of throat, ear and nose diseases and disorders

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Rhinologist

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One who specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the nose

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Otology

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Study of anatomy and disease of the ear

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Hematology

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Study of blood and blood diseases

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Immunology

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Study of the body’s defense system and related phenomena

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Internal medicine

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Diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases

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Neonatology

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Study and treatment of newborns

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Nephrology

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Study and treatment of kidney diseases

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Neurology

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Study and treatment of nervous system processes and diseases

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Obstetrics

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Care of women during and immediately after pregnancy

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Oncology

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Study and treatment of tumors

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Ophthalmology

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Study and treatment of eye diseases and disorders

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Optometry

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Testing of eyes in order to prescribe corrective lenses

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Orthopedics

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Study and treatment of bone, joint and muscle disorders

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Osteopathy

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Treatment of disease by manipulation and massage of musculoskeletal

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Cardiology

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Study and treatment of the heart and its diseases

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Chiropractic

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Disease treatment by manipulation of the vertebral column

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Endocrinology

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Study of endocrine glands and hormones

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Epidemiology

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Study of causes and control of epidemics

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Dentistry

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Care and treatment of diseases of teeth, gums and jaw

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Dermatology

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Study of treatment of skin disorders

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Embryology

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Study of embryonic development

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Gastroenterology

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Study and retirement of stomach and intestine disorders

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Gerontology

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Study of aging process and problems of the aged

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Gynecology

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Study and treatment of diseases of woman and girls

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