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medical specialities
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
03/04/2014

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Term
Integumentary
Definition
dermatology
Term
Musculoskeletal
Definition
orthopedics, orthopedic surgery
Term
Endocrine
Definition
endocrinology
Term
cardiovascular
Definition
cardiology
Term
blood
Definition
hematology
Term
lymphatic
Definition
immunology
Term
respiratory
Definition
otorhinolaryngology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery
Term
digestive
Definition
gastroenterology, proctology
Term
urinary
Definition
urology
Term
female reproductive
Definition
gynecology, obstetrics
Term
male reproductive
Definition
urology
Term
nervous
Definition
neurology, neurosurgery
Term
eye
Definition
ophthalmology
Term
ear
Definition
otorhinolaryngology
Term
dermatology (DERM, derm)
Definition

branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of integumentary system

dermatologist

Term
plastic surgery
Definition

surgical speciality involving repair, reconstruction or improvement of body structures such as the skin that are damaged, missing or misshapen

plastic surgeon

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orthopedics
Definition

branch of medicine specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system; also called orthopedic surgery.

orthopedist, orthopedic surgeon

name derived from straightening (orth/0)

deformities in children (ped/0)

Term
chiropractic
Definition

healthcare profession concerned with diagnosis and treatment of malalignment condition of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health

chiropractor

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podiatry
Definition

healthcare profession specializing in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the feet and lower legs

podiatrist

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orthotics
Definition

specializing in making orthopedic appliances such as braces and splints

orthotist

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prosthetics
Definition

specializing in making artificial body parts

prosthetist

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