Specialties Flashcards
Anesthesiology (a·nuhs·thee·zee·aa·luh·jeee)
Medical doctors who administer anesthesia and manage pain
Bariatrics (beh·ree·a·truhks)
specializing in the treatment of obesity
Correctional Health
the medical specialty in which healthcare providers care for people in prisons and jails
Endocrinology (en·duh·kruh·naa·luh·jee)
the study of hormones
Gastroenterology (ga·strow·en·tr·aa·luh·jee)
branch of medicine focused on the digestive system
Nephrology (nuh·fraa·luh·jee)
study of the kidneys
Occupational Health
occupational safety is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at occupation
Ophthalmology
aaf·thuh·maa·luh·jee
branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
Otolaryngology (o·to·lar·yn·gol·o·gy)
the study of diseases of the ear and throat.
Pathology
Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury
Podiatry (puh·dai·uh·tree)
the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity
Proctology (proc·tol·o·gy)
medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon
Pulmonology (pul·muh·naa·luh·jee)
medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract
Rheumatology (roo·muh·taa·luh·jee)
treatment of diseases that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons
Vascular/Phlebology ( fluh-bol-uh-jee)
the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of veins.
