med term ch 3 common subspecialties of internal med.

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Cardiology

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Diagnosis and management of conditions related to the heart and blood vessels

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Endocrinology

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diagnosis and management of diseases of the endocrine glands, e.g. diabetes, obesity, thyroid dysfunction

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Gastroenterology

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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the digestive system

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Geriatric medicie

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diagnosis and medical management of conditions affecting the elderly; also a sub specialty of family practice.

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Hematology

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diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders

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Nephrology

Answer 6

nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders

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oncology

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treatment of tumors and cancer

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rheumatology

Answer 8

treatment of arthritis and related disorders

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medical genetics

Answer 9

diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic inherited disorders; includes research, lab testing, and counseling

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Neurology

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nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system

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neurological surgery

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nerous system and supportive structures, including blood vessels

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Nuclear Medicine

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use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease; a dual specialty in other fields such as radiology, internal medicine, neurology, and cardiology is common

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OB/GYN Obsterics and gynecology

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care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period

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Gynecology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system

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Ophthalmology

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medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ar, nose, throat, and adjoining structures of the head and neck

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Pathology

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study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis, eg biops, autopsy

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Pediatrics

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comprehensive mdical care of infants, children, and adolecents, with emphasis on disease prevention and healthful physical and mental development

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Physical medicine and rehabilitation physiatry

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treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury. eg stroke spinal cord injury.

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Plastic Surgery

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surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures eg body contouring, skin grafting

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Preventive medicine

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medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance; specialty areas include: aerospace medicine, ocupational medicine, public health, and gerneral preventive medicine

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Psychiatry

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Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

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Radiology

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Use of ionizing and non-ionizing imaging modalities, including x-ray, radionuclides, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound, to diagnose disease, or in therapies that involve imaging guidance; primary fields include diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, and radiation physics

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Surgery

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treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation;–subspecialty areas include vascular, pediatric, hand, and critical care surgery

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Thoracic Surgery

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treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation within the chest, including the heart and lungs

Question 25

Urology

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary system.