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Anatomy
11th Grade
05/16/2011

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anesthesiology
Definition
study of how to adm. agents
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cardiologist
Definition
physician specializing in the study of hear
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cardiovascular surgeon
Definition
specialist in operating on the heart and blood vessel
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clinical
Definition
per. to bedside or clinic
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colitis
Definition
inflammation of the colon
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colorectal surgeon
Definition
physician specializing in oper. on the colon and rectum
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dermatologist
Definition
physician in the skin and its diseases
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dermatology
Definition
study of the skin and diseases
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emergency medicine
Definition
care of patients req. immediate action
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endocrinologist
Definition
spec. in the study of endocrine glands and their disorders
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enteritis
Definition
inflam. of the small intestine
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family practitioner
Definition
doctor responsible for primary care
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gastroenterologist
Definition
physicians for stomach and intestinal disorders
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gastroscopy
Definition
vis. exam of stomach
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geriatric
Definition
per. to treatment of older people
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geriatrician
Definition
treatment of disease of old age
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gynecologist
Definition
medical and surgical treatment of female disorders
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gynecology
Definition
study of female disorders
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hematologist
Definition
blood and blood disorders
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hematoma
Definition
mass or collection of blood
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iatrogenic
Definition
per. to a patient's abn. condition
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infectious disease
Definition
who treats disorders caused by microorganisms
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internal medicine
Definition
branch of medicine diagnosis
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laryngitis
Definition
inflam. of the larynx
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lymphadenopathy
Definition
disease of lymph nodes
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nephrologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of kidney disorders
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nephrostomy
Definition
opening from the kidney to outside of body
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neuralgia
Definition
nerve pain
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neurologist
Definition
treatment of nervous disorders
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neurosurgeon
Definition
who operates on the organs of nerv. system
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nosocomial
Definition
per. to or originating in a hospital
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obstetrician
Definition
spec. in the delivery of a baby
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obstetrics
Definition
prac. or branch of med. concerned with woman
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oncogenic
Definition
pert. to producing tumors
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oncologist
Definition
tumors
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oncologist
Definition
tumors
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ophthalmologist
Definition
study of the eye and disorders
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ophthalmology
Definition
study of the eye
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optician
Definition
non medical specialist trained to provide eyeglasses
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optometrist
Definition
to examine and test eyes and prescribed connective lenses
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orthopedist
Definition
correction of musculoskeletal disorders
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otitis
Definition
inflam. of an ear
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otolaryngologist
Definition
treatment of diseases of the ear nose and throat
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pathologist
Definition
specialist study of diseases using microscopes
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pathology
Definition
study of disease
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pediatric
Definition
pert. to treatment of a child
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pediatrician
Definition
treatment of childhood disorders
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psychiatrist
Definition
treatment of the mind and mental disorder
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psychosis
Definition
treat. of disorders of the mind
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pulmonary specialist
Definition
physician trained to treat lung disorders
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radiation oncologist
Definition
w. high energy x-rays
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radiologist
Definition
use of x-rays
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radiotherapy
Definition
w. high energy x-rays (protons)
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rectocele
Definition
hernia of the rectum into the vagina
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research
Definition
lab. investigation of med. problem
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rheumatologist
Definition
connective tissues joints
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rheumatology
Definition
branch of med. dealing with inflam.
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rhinorrhea
Definition
discharge from the nose
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surgery
Definition
that treats disease by manual or operative
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thoracic surgeon
Definition
who operates on organs
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thoracotomy
Definition
incision of the chest
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urologist
Definition
urinary tract in males and females
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vasculitis
Definition
inflamm. of blood vessels
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