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| Audiology (with division) |
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Audi/ology
The science concerned with the sense of hearing, especially the evaluation and measurement of impaired hearing and the rehabilitation of those with impaired hearing. |
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Bacteriology
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Bacteri/ology
Scientific study of bacteria |
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Bi/ology
Scientific study of living organisms |
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Cardiology
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Cardi/ology
Study of the heart and its functions |
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Dermatology
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Dermat/ology
The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases |
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Endocrinology
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Endocrin/ology
Study of the endocrine system |
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| Gastroeneterology (with division) |
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Gastr/oenter/ology
Study of the stomach and intestine and their diseases |
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Gynecology
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Gynec/ology
The branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the genital tract in women |
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Hematology
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Hemat/ology
The science dealing with the morphology of blood and blood-forming tissues and with their physiology and pathology |
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Neurology
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Neur/ology
The branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system, both normal and diseased |
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Onc/ology
The sum of knowledge regarding tumors.
The study of tumors. |
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Ophthalmology
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Ophthalm/ology
The branch of medicine dealing with the eyes |
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Path/ology
The branch of medicine treating the essential nature of disease, especially changes in body tissues and organs that cause or are caused by disease. |
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Physiology
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Physi/ology
The science that treats the functions of the living organism and its parts, and the physical and chemical factors and processees involved. |
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Proctology
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Proct/ology
The branch of medicine concerned with disorders of the rectum and anus. |
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Psych/ology
The science of dealing with the mind and mental processes, especially in relation to human and animal behavior |
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Radi/ology
The branch of medical scienc dealing with the use of x-rays, radioactive substances, and other forms of radiant energy in the diagnosis and treatment of disease |
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Ur/ology
The branch of medicine dealing with the urinary system in the female and the genitourinary ssytem in the male |
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Phys/iatry
The branch of medicine that deals with the physical restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the body structures. |
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Anesthesiologist
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An/esthesi/ologist
A physician who specialises in anethesiology.
An anesthesiologist administers anethetics, of which there are 2 types:
(1) general anethetics, which produce sleep, and
(2) regional anesthetics, which render a specific area insensible to pain |
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Cardiologist
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Cardi/ologist
A physician ksilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease |
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Dermatologist
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Derm/atologist or
Dermat/ologist
A physician who specializes in the treatment of infections, growths, and injuries related to the skin |
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Endocrinologist
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Endocrin/ologist
A physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the glands of internal secretion |
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Gastroenterologist
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Gastr/oenter/ologist
A physician who specializes in the study of the stomach and intestines and their diseases |
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Geriatrician
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Geriatric/ian
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of the aging and elderly |
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Gynecologist
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Gynec/ologist
A physician who specializes in the diseases of the genital tract in women |
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Hematologist
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Hemat/ologist
A physician who specializes in the science of blood and blood-forming tissues. |
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Internist
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Intern/ist
A physician who specializes in the internal organs of the body and their function. |
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Neurologist
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Neur/ologist
A physician who specializes in the science of the central nervous system |
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Obstetrcian
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Obstetric/ian
A physician who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium |
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| The 4-week period following childbirth |
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Oncologist
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Onc/ologist
A physician who specializes in the study of tumors |
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Ophthalmologist
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Ophthalm/ologist
A physician who specializes in the diagnosing and prescribing treatment of defects, injuries, and diseases of the eye. |
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Orthopedist
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Orth/opedist
A surgeon who specializes in the preservation and restoration of the function of the skeletal system, its articulation, and associated structures. |
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Otorhinolaryngologist
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Ot/orhin/olaryng/ologist
A physician who specializes in the diseas of the ear, nose, and throat. |
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Pathologist
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Path/ologist
A physician who specializes in diagnosing changes in body tissues and organs that cause or are caused by disease. |
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Pediatrician
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Pediatric/ian
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children's diseases. |
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Physiatrist
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Phys/iatrist
A physician who specializes in prescribing and providing physical therapy and rehabilitation for patients requiring it. |
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Physician
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Phys/ician
One who studies body function; an authorized practitioner of medicine |
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Practitioner
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Prac/titioner
A physician who is schooled in six basic areas; internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics, and community medicine.
The practitioner can treat thw whole family and coordinate specialty care if necessary. |
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Proctologist
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Proct/ologist
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the rectum and anus. |
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Psychiatrist
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Psych/iatrist
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders |
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Radiologist
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Radi/ologist
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of x-rays and other radioactive substances used for diagnostic purposes. |
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| A person trained in the maniplation of the vertebral column |
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| A physician who is concerned with the teeth and associated structures |
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| A dentist who specializes in conditions of the tooth pulp and root and periapical tissues |
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| Encompassing or surrounding the tip or root of tooth |
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| A dentist who specializes in surgery of the mouth |
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| A dentist who specializes in the treatment of irregularities of the teeth, malocclusion, and associated facial problems |
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| Faulty occlusion. Irregular contact between teeth the in the lower and upper jaw |
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| A dentist who treats children's teeth |
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| A dentist who treats diseases of the gums |
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| A dentist who constructs artificial appliances designed to restore and maintain oral function |
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| A dental spcialist (not an MD) whose primary concern is maintenance of dental health and prevention of oral disease. |
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| A person who assists the dentist at chairside |
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| A person specially trained to prepare prosthetics, such as dentures, crowns, bridges, and partials. |
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| A spcialist schooled in the use of proper diet for the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and therapy for the treatment of disease |
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| Dietetic technician (DTR) |
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A person with an associate of science degree trained to work under the guidance of a dietitian.
They can plan menus and/or nutritional care for patients |
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| A person trained to assist physicians in examining and treating patients, routine laboratory testing, and assigned clerical duties. |
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| A professional person skilled in providing large volumes of current information to professional staff and personnel in meicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and other allied health professions. |
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| Medical record administrator |
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| A person skilled in managing an information system that meets medical, ethical, and legal requirements, compiling statistics and directing and controlling medical record staff |
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| Accredited record technician (ART) |
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| A person who organizes, handles, and evaluates patient medical records. |
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| Medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist (ASCP) |
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| A person skilled in performing tests in a laboratory to identify and track disease. |
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| Registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice nurse (APN) |
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| A specialist licensed to work directly with patients, administering treatments as ordered by the physician. |
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| A professional nurse with additional training who specializes in the care of women throughout pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period. |
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| Nurse practitioner (RN, APN) |
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A registered nurse who has completed required additional training and certification.
A nurse practitioner, with physician referral, is able to offer patients personal attention and follow-up care. |
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| Public health nurse (PHN) |
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| A registered nurse concerned with the prevention of illness and care of the sick in a community setting rather than a healthcare facility. |
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| Licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN, LVN) |
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A person who has completed a 1-year program in a state-recognized school and has taken and passed the state licensing test.
Works under the supervision of a RN. |
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| A persn trained to help the RN and LPN in a clinical situation. |
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| A professional person trained in some medical procedures (not a physician) who performs limited duties under physican guidance. |
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| Occupational therapist (OTR) |
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| A professional person schooled in the rehabilitation of fine motor skills who coordinates patient activities. |
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| A professional person trained to examine the eyes and prescribe corrective lenses when there are irregularities in vision. |
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| One who is licensed to prepare, sell, or dispense drugs, compounds, and prescriptions. |
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| A professional person skilled in the techniques of physical therapy and qualified to administer treatment prescribed by a physician or referred by a physician. |
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A person with advanced degrees who specializes in the treatment of disturbed mental processes and abnormal behavior.
Does not prescribe drugs. |
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| Radiology technologist (ARRT) |
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| One who specializes in the use of x-rays and radioactive isotopes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and who works under the supervision of a radiologist. |
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| Respiratory therapist (RRT) |
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| One who holds at least an associate's degree in respiratory therapy and who assists patients to improve impaired respiratory functions under a physician's direction. |
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| Healthcare social worker (MSW, PhD) |
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| A professional person skilled in helping patients and their families handle personal problems that result from long-term illness or disability. |
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| A doctor trained and authorized to practive veterinary medicine and perform surgery on animals. May also do research. |
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| Rectouterine (blind) pouch, cul-de-sac |
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