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Specialties Flashcards

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Allergist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity

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NEUROLOGIST

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the nervous system

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Urologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and the genitourinary system of males

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Psychiatrist

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A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness

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Spell the name for A specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases, disorders and problems associated with aging.

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G-e-r-o-n-t-o-l-o-g-i-s-t

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Gerontologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders and problems associated with aging.

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describe a Psychiatrist

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doctor, 12 yrs of med school, can orescribe meds

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Chiropractor

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A specialist in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine

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Ophthalmologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye

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Cardiologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases and disorders of the heart

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Spell the name for: A specialist in the study of the immune system

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I-m-m-u-n-o-l-o-g-i-s-t

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Dermatologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin

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describe a Psychologist

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4 yrs of college, can’t prescribe meds.

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Epidemiologist

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A specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group

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Spell the name for: A physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents before and during surgery

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A-n-e-s-t-h-e-s-i-o-l-o-g-i-s-t

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Optometrist

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A specialist in measuring the accuracy of vision to determine if corrective lenses or eyeglasses are needs

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Oncologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer

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Gastroenterologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines

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Spell the name for: A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye

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O-p-h-t-h-a-l-m-o-l-o-g-i-s-t

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Pathologist

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A specialist who performs the lavatory analysis of tissue samples to confirm or establish a diagnosis

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Neonatologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the newborn

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Spell the name for specialist who provides medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth

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O-b-s-t-e-t-r-i-c-i-a-n

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Gerontologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases disorders and problems associated with aging

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Obstetrician

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A specialist in provding medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth and immediately thereafter

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Spell the name for: A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines

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G-a-s-t-r-o-e-n-t-e-r-o-l-o-g-i-s-t

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Neonatologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the newborn

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Pediatrician

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A specialist in diagnosing,treating, and prevention disorders and diseases of children

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Spell the name for: A specialist in measuring the accuracy of vision to determine if corrective lenses or eyeglasses are needs

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O-p-t-o-m-e-t-r-i-s-t

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Anesthesiologist

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A physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents before and during surgery

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Spell the name for: A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness

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P-s-y-c-h-i-a-t-r-i-s-t

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Spell the name for: A specialist in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine

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C-h-i-r-o-p-r-a-c-t-o-r

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Gynecologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system

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-ology means

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The study of

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Immunologist

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A specialist in the study of the immune system

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Spell the name for a specialist who studies the of outbreaks of disease within a population group.

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E-p-i-d-e-m-i-o-l-o-g-i-s-t

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Orthopedist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones joints and muscles

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Spell the name for: A specialist in diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity

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A-l-l-e-r-g-i-s-t

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Hematologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the blood and blood forming tissues

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Spell the name for: A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and the genitourinary system of males

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U-r-o-l-o-g-i-s-t

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Nephrologist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys

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Immunologist

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A specialist in the study of the immune system

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Proctologist

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A specialist in disorders of the rectum and anus…aka a booty doctor

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-ologist means

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specialsit of

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Spell the name for: A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the newborn

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N-e-o-n-a-t-o-l-o-g-i-s-t

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