Medical Terminology- Specialties

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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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orth/o

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straight, normal, or correct

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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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allergy and immunology

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic diseases and therapy of immunologic disorders

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anesthesiology

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comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care, long-term pain management

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colon and rectal surgery

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diagnosis, medical care, and surgical treatment of conditions related to the small intestine, colon, and rectum

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dermatology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin and its appendages (hair and nails)

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emergency medicine

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prehospital emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured patients

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family practice

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comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages, with emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion

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internal medicine

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nonsurgical care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults; cardiology, endocrinology

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cardiology

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subspecialty of internal medicine; diagnosis and management of conditions related to the heart and blood vessels

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endocrinology

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subspecialty of internal medicine; diagnosis and management of diseases of the endocrine glands- diabetes, thyroid dysfunction

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gastroenterology

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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the digestive system

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geriatric medicine (internal medicine subspecialty)

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diagnosis and medical management of conditions affecting the elderly

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hematology (internal medicine subspecialty)

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diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders

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nephrology (internal medicine subspecialty)

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nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders

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oncology (internal medicine subspecialty)

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treatment of tumors and cancer

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rheumatology (internal medicine subspecialty)

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treatment of arthritis and related disorders

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medical genetics

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diagosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic disorders- research, laboratory testing, counseling

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neurology

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nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system

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neurological surgery

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system and supportive structures

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nuclear medicine

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use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease

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obstetrics and gynecology

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care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period

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gynecology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system

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ophthalmology

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medical and surgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services

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orthopedic surgery

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medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system- bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves

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otolaryngology (ENT)

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medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and adjoining structures of the head and neck

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pathology

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study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis

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pediatrics

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comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents with emphasis on disease prevention and healthy physical and mental dvpmt

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physical medicine and rehabilitative physiatry

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treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury

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plastic surgery

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surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures

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preventative medicine

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medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance

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psychiatry

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

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radiology

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use of ionizing and nonionizing imaging modalities to diagnose disease or in therapies that involve imaging guidance

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surgery

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treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation

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thoracic surgery

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treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation within the chest- often heart and lungs

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urology

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of th emale urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary sysem

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chiropractor (D.C.)

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treatment centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance of the body

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oral surgeon (DDS)

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treatment of dental disorders requiring surgery

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podiatrist (DPM)

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diagnosis and treatment including surgery of disorders of the foot and ankle

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optometrist (OD)

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diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services

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psychologist (Ph.D.)

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counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders