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34 Cards in this Set
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Audiology |
Science concerned with evaluation and measurement of hearing |
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Biology |
Scientific study of living organisms |
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Hematology |
Study of the blood and blood forming organs |
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Oncology |
Study of tumors |
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Gastroenterology |
Science that specializes in disease of the stomach and intestines |
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Psychiatry |
Branch of medicine dealing with the mind and its diseases |
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Proctology |
Branch of medicine dealing with dosorders of the rectum and anus |
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Anesthesiologist |
Administration of therapeutic measures for pain |
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Dermatologist |
Skin diseases |
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Internist |
Disease and functions of body organs |
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Gynecologist |
Diseases of the female genital tract |
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Otorhinolaryngologist |
Diseases of the ear, nose and throat |
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Opthalmologist |
Disease of the eye |
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Radiologist |
Interpretation of diagnostic x-ray studies |
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Geriatrician |
Diseases of the elderly |
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Pediatrician |
Children's diseases |
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Oral surgeon |
Specialist who performs surgery on the mouth |
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Periodontist |
Treats diseases of the gums |
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Dental hygienist |
Specialist whos primary concern is prevention of oral disease |
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Dietetic technician |
Assists in nutritional care of patients |
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Podiatrist |
Person who treats problems and maintains health of the foot |
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Medical technician |
Person who performs specialized tests in a lab |
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Physical therapist |
Person who helps restore and rehabilitate a patient to physical use of body parts |
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Psychologist |
Specialist who treats mental and behavior disturbances with communication therapy |
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Pharmacist |
Specialist who dospences medication |
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Optometrist |
Specialist who examines the eyes and prescribes lenses |
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Endocrinologist |
Studies the endocrine gland functions and illnesses |
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Hematologist |
Studies the blood and blood forming tissue |
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Pathologist |
Studies body tissues for diagnosis of all disease and narure of disease |
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Bacteriologist |
Study bacteria, especially disease producing bacteria (pathogens) |
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Biologist |
Study living organisms |
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Genatrician |
Study if the care of the aging and elderly adults |
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Dietician |
Promotion of health amd disease prevention, and treatment related to nutrition |
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Obstetrician |
Care of pregnant women through delivery |
