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dentistry
medical speciality dent/o = tooth -istry = specialty of |
branch of healthcare involved with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions involving the teeth, jaw, and mouth. practitioner is a dentist.
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gastroenterology
medical speciality gastr/o = stomach enter/o = small intestine -logy = study of |
branch of medicine involved in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system. physician is a gastroenterologist.
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oral surgery
medical speciality or/o = mouth -al = pertaining to |
branch of dentistry that uses surgical means to treat dental conditions. specialist is an oral surgeon.
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orthodontics
medical speciality orth/o = straight odont/o = tooth -ic = pertaining to |
branch of dentistry concerned with correction of problems with tooth alignment. specialist is an orthodontist
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periodontics
medical speciality (periodontist) peri- = around odont/o = tooth -ic pertaining to |
branch of dentistry concerned with treating conditions involving the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth
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proctology
medical speciality (proctologist) proct/o = anus ans rectum -logy = study of |
branch of medicine involved in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the anus and rectum
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anorexia
ss an- = without -orexia = appetite |
general term meaning loss of appetite that may accompany other conditions. also used to refer anorexia nervosa, which is an eating disorder involving the refusal to eat.
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