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30 Cards in this Set
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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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epidemology
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study of causes and control of epidemics
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dentisty
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care and treatment of diseases of teeth, gums, and jaw
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dermatology
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study and treatment of skin disorders
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embryology
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study of embryo development
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gastroenterology
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study and treatment 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 for women and girls
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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 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 perscribe 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 the skeletal system
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otorhinolaryngology
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treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases and disorders
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pathology
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tissue analysis to confirm diagnosis; also autopsies
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pediactrics
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care and treatment of children
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pharmacology
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study and practice of drug chemistry, preparation, use, effect
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podiatry
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diagnosis, treatment, and correction of foot disorders
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proctology
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diagnosis and treatment of anal and rectal disorders
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psychiatry
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diagnosis, management, and prevention of mental disorders
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urology
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study and treatment of urinary tract diseases
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