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112 Cards in this Set
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cardi/o
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heart
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chir/o
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hand
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crin/o
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to secrete
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dent/i
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teeth
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dermat/o
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skin
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enter/o
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small intestine
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esthesi/o
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sensation
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gastr/o
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stomach
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gen/o
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origin or production
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ger/o
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old age
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cardi/o
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heart
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chir/o
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hand
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crin/o
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to secrete
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dent/i
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teeth
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dermat/o
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skin
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enter/o
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small intestine
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esthesi/o
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sensation
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gastr/o
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stomach
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gen/o
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origin or production
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ger/o
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old age
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gynec/o
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woman
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hemat/o
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blood
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immun/o
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safe
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laryng/o
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voicebox
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nephr/o
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kidney
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neur/o
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nerve
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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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ot/o
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ear
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path/o
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disease
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ped/o
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child or foot
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physi/o
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physical
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plas/o
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formation
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pod/o
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foot
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psych/o
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mind
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radi/o
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x-ray
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vascul/o
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vessel
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ABMS
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American Board of Medical Specialties
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ACP
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American College of Physicians
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ACS
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American College of Surgeons
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AOA
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American Osteopathic Assoc.
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D.C.
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Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
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D.D.S.
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Doctor of Dental Surgery
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D.P.M.
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
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D.O.
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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ENT
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ear, nose, throat
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M.D.
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Doctor of Medicine
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OB/GYN
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obstetrics & gynecology
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O.D.
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Doctor of Optometry
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Ph.D
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Doctor of Psychology
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allergy & immunology
allergist/immunologist |
diagnosis, Tx & prevention of allergic diseases, including asthma & diagnosis, management & therapy of immunologic diseases, e.g. autoimmune diseases
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anesthesiology
anesthesiologist |
comprehensive medical management & anesthesic care before, during & after surgery and long-term pain management & critical care related to cardiac & respiratory emergencies
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colon & rectal surgery
colon & rectal surgeon |
Dx, medical care & surgical Tx of conditions related to the small intestine, colon & rectum
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dermatology
dermatologist |
medical & surgical Tx of disorders of the skin & its aooendages e.g. hair, nails...
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emergency medicine
emergency physician |
prehospital emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured Pts; most commonly rendered in an emergency dept of a hospital or a free-standing urgent care facility
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family practice
family physician |
comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages & their families, with emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion
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internal medicine
internist |
nonsurgical care center around prevention, Dx & Tx of disease of adults
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cardiology
cardiologist |
Dx & management of conditions related to the heart & blood vessels
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endocrinology
endocrinologist |
Dx & management of disease of the endocrine glands e.g. diabetes, obesity, thyroid dysfunction
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gastroenterology
gastroenterologist |
Dx & management of conditions related to the digestive system
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geriatric medicine
geriatrician |
Dx & medical management of conditions affecting the elderly; also a subspecialty of family practice
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hematology
hematologist |
Dx & Tx of blood disorders
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nephrology
nephrologist |
nonsurgical Tx of kidney disorders
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rheumatology
rheumatologist |
Tx of arthritis & related disorders
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oncology
oncologist |
Tx of tumors & cancer
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medical genetics
geneticist |
Dx, Tx & prevention of genetic (inherited) disorders; includes research, laboratory testing & counseling
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neurology
neurologist |
nonsurgical Tx of diseases of the nervous system
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neurological surgery
neurosurgeon |
surgical & nonsurgical Tx of diseases of the nervous system & supportive structures, including blood vessels
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nuclear medicine
nuclear medicine physician |
use of radioactive substances to Dx & treat disease; a dual specialty in other fields such as radiology, internal medicine, neurology & cardiology
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obstetrics & gynecology (OB/GYN)
obstetrics obstetrician |
care & Tx of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth & immediate postpartum period
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gynecology
gynecologist |
medical & surgical Tx of disorders of the female reproductive & urinary system
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ophthalmology
ophthalmologist |
medical & surigal Tx of the eye, including vision care & surgery
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orthopedic surgery
orthopedic surgeon orthopedist (orthopaedist) |
medical, surgical & rehabilitative Tx of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons & nerves
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otolaryngology
otolaryngologist ENT physician |
medical & surgical Tx of diseases & disorders of the ENT & adjoining structures of the head & neck
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pathology
pathologist |
study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for Dx
e.g. biopsy, autopsy |
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pediatrics
pediatrician |
comprehensive medical care of infants, children & adolescents, with the emphasis on disease prevention & healthful physical & mental development
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physical medicine & rehabilitation physiatry
physiatrist |
Tx of Pts suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury, e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury
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plastic surgery
plastic surgeon |
surgery for restoration, repair or reconstruction of body structures, e.g. body contouring, skin grafting
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preventative medicine
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medical care that focuses on prevention of disease & health maintenance; specialty areas include: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, public health & general preventative medicine
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psychiatry
psychiatrist |
Dx, Tx & prevention of mental, emotional & behavioral disorders
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radiology
radiologist |
use of ionizing & nonionizing imaging modalities, including x-rays, radionuclides, magnetic resonance & ultrasound to Dx disease, or in therapies that involve imaging guidance; primary fields include diagnosic radiology, radiation oncology & radiation physics
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surgery
general surgeon |
Tx of diseases & trauma requiring an operation; subspecialty areas include vascular, pediatric, hand & critial care surgery
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thoracic surgery
thoracic surgeon |
Tx of diseases, deformaties & trauma requiring an operation within the chest, including the heart & lungs
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urology
urologist |
surgical & nonsurgical Tx of the male urinary & reproductive system & the female urinary system
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chiropractic medicine
chiropractor (D.C.) |
Tx centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body
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oral surgery
oral surgeon (D.D.S.) |
Tx of dental disorders requiring surgery
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podiatry
podiatrist (D.P.M.) |
Dx & Tx (including surgery) of disorders of the foot
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optometry
optometrist (O.D.) |
Dx & nonsurgical Tx of the eye, including vision care & services
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psychology
psychologist(Ph.D) |
counsel of Pts with mental or emotional disorders
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tumors/study of
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oncology
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safe/specialist in
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immunologist
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ear/voicebox/study of
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otolaryngology
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eye/process of measuring
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optometry
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woman/study of
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gynecology
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disease/study of
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pathology
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straight, normal, correct/foot/pertaining to
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orthopedic
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urine/specialist
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urologist
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nerve/study of
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neurology
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mind/specialist
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psychologist
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bone/disease/condition or process of
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osteopathy
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eye/specialist
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ophthalmologist
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midwife/pertaining to
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obstetric
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without/sensation/study of
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anesthesiology
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heart/study of
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cardiology
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skin/study of
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dermatology
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child/treatment
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pediatrics
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within/to secrete/specialist
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endocrinologist
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kidney/specialist
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nephrologist
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stomach/small intestine/study of
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gastroenterology
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blood/specialist
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hematologist
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