Ch 1 Medical Specialties Flashcards
cardi(o)
cardiology
cardiologist
Heart
Specialty for treatment of the heart and its functions
crin(o)
endocrinology
endocrinologist
To secrete
dermat(o)
dermatology
dermatologist
Skin
esthesi(o)
anesthesiology
anesthesiologist
Feeling or sensation
gastr(o), enter(o)
gastroenterology
gastroentrologist
Gastr(o) + -itis
Stomach, intestines (small)
Is the study or science of stomach & intestines
Specialist in stomach & intestines
Gastritis
ger(a), ger(o), geront(o)
geriatric
geriatrician
Combining forms that mean elderly or aged
gynec(o)
gynecology
gynecologist
Female
Specializes in treatment of girls or women.
immun(o)
immunology
immunologist
immune
Is the study or science of immune system and allergies.
A specialist in immune system & allergies.
ne(o), nat(o)
neonatology
neonatologist
new birth
Is a branch of medicine specializing in newborns
Specializes in newborns
neur(o)
neurology
neurologist
nerve
Study of the nervous system
Is a specialist in the treatment of nervous diseases
obstetr(o)
obstetrics
obstetrician
midwife
Is a specialty of pregnancy, labor & delivery
One who specializes in pregnancy, labor & delivery
onc(o)
oncology
oncologist
tumor
ophthalm(o)
ophthalmology
ophthalmologist
eye
orth(o), ped(o)
orthopedics
orthopedist (orthopedic surgeon)
orth(o) means straight
ped(o) means child (sometimes, foot)
