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AAMA
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American Association of Medical Assistants
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AMA
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American Medical Association
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Anesthesiologist
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one who specializes in administering anesthesia
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Autopsy
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exam of organs and tissue of deceased body to determine cause of death
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Cardiologist
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specializes in treating cardiovascular disease
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CEU's
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continuing education units
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Chemotherapy
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use of chemicals to treat/control infections and disease
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Dermatologist
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treats injuries, growth, and infections of skin hair and nails
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Geriatics
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focused on care of diseases and disorders of the elderly
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Hematology
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study of blood and blood-forming tissues
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Homeopathy
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treatment/prevention based on large doses of drug that causes symptoms in healthy person cures in sick person
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Immunology
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study of immunity- resistance to/protect from
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Microorganisms
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minute living organisms( virus, bacteria, protozoa, and fungus)
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Morbidity
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number of sick persons or cases
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Mortality
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death rate
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Nephrology
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specializes in pathology of kidney disorders and diseases
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Neurosurgery
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central nervous system
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Oncology
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study of cancer and cancer related tumors
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Ophthalmologist
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treats disorders of the eye
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Orthopedist
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specializes in prevention and correction of disorder of musculoskeletal
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