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RTE 002 INTRO > LESSON 2 (BRANCHES OF MEDICAL SCIENCE) > Flashcards

LESSON 2 (BRANCHES OF MEDICAL SCIENCE) Flashcards

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Aetiology

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Study of causes of diseases

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Cardiology

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Dealing with disorders of the heart

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Chiropody

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Treatment of the feet and their ailments

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Cytology

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Deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells

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Dentistry

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Study and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral activity

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Dietetics

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Study of food affects on health

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Embryology

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Scientific study of embryos

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ENT

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Ear, nose and throat

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Epidemiology

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Study of infectious diseases and their causes

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Genetics

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Study of genes and heredity

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Geriatrics

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Study, treatment, and care of old people and their diseases

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Gerontology

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study of the aging processes and individuals

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Gynaecology

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study and treatment of women reproductive systems

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Haematology

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Scientific study of blood

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Immunology

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Deals with the response of an organism to antigenic challenge

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Neurology

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study of nervous system and the diseases that affect it

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Obstetrics

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deals with the care of women during and after pregnancy

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Oncology

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study and treatment of cancer

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orthopaedics

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deals with injuries and diseases of body’s muscoloskeletal system

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paediatrics

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medical science that deals with children and the treatment of their illnesses

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pathology

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study and diagnosis of diseases

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Pharmacology

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scientific study of medicines and drugs used for treating medical conditions

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Radiology

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medical treatment in which radiation is used for treating illness

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Rheumatology

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diagnosis and therapy that deals with rheumatism

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urology

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study of diseases of the urinary system

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virology

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treatment and study of illnesses caused by viruses

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ophthalmology

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deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye

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otolaryngology

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diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck

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