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56 Cards in this Set
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study of tumors
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oncology
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one who treats safe
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immunologist
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study of ear and voicebox
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otolaryngology
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process of measuring eye
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optometry
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study of women
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gynecology
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study of disease
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pathology
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pertaining to correcting the foot
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orthopedic
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one who specializes in treatment of male urinary and reproductive
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urologist
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nonsurgical treatment of diseases of nervous system
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neurology
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one who specializes in treatment of mind
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psychologist
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condition of bone disease
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osteopathy
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one who treats the eye
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ophthalmologist
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pertaining to midwife
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obstetric
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study of without sensation
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anesthesiology
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study of heart
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cardiology
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study of skin
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dermatology
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treatment of children
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pediatrics
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one who treats secretions within
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endocrinologist
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one who studies kidneys
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nephrologist
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study of small intestine and stomach
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gastroenterology
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one who studies blood
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hematologist
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cares for acutely ill
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emergency physician
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manipulates the spine
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chiropractor
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performs brain surgery
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neurosurgeon
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rehabilitation specialist
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physiatrist
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interprets x-rays
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radiologist
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performs reconstructive surgical repairs
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plastic surgeon
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treats arthritis
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rheumatologist
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operates on heart and lungs
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thoracic surgeon
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treats foot disorders
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podiatrist
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performs dental surgery
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oral surgeon
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treats diseases of the mind
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psychiatrist
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nonsurgical care of brain and spinal cord
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neurology
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uses radioactive isotopes
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nuclear medicine
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doctor for adults
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internist
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general practice
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family practice
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provides emotional counsel
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psychologist
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specialty for treatment of the elderly
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geriatrics
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obstetrician/gynecologist
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OB/GYN
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doctor of dental surgery
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DDS
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ear, nose, throat
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ENT
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American Board of medical specialties
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ABMS
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doctor of optometry
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OD
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fellowship of the american college of surgeons
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FACS
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american college of physicians
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ACP
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doctor of chiropractic medicine
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DC
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doctor of podiatric medicine
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DPM
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doctor of osteopathic medicine
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DO
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5 specialists that perform surgery
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gynecologist, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, orthopaedist, urologist
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dental degree
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DDS
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graduate degree
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PhD
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podiatric degree
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DPM
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medical degree
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MD
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chiropractic degree
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DC
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optometric degree
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OD
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osteopathic degree
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DO
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