Medical Specialities

Question 1

Anaesthesiology

Answer 1

Study of speciality concerning control of

sensation and resuscitation

Question 2

Bariatrics

Answer 2

Reduction of stomach capacity for treatment

of obesity

Question 3

Cardiology

Answer 3

The heart and blood vessels

Question 4

Dermatology

Answer 4

The skin

Question 5

Endocrinology

Answer 5

Endocrine system ie hormones and ductless

glands

Question 6

Gastroenterology

Answer 6

Digestive system

Question 7

Genitourinary

Answer 7

Urinary and male reproductive system

Question 8

Geriatrics

Answer 8

Elderly/old people

Question 9

Gynaecology

Answer 9

Female reproductive system

Question 10

Haematology

Answer 10

Blood

Question 11

Hepatology

Answer 11

Liver

Question 12

Immunology

Answer 12

The immune i.e. defence system of the body

Question 13

Nephrology

Answer 13

The urinary system including the kidney

Question 14

Neurology

Answer 14

The nervous system

Question 15

Obstetrics

Answer 15

Pregnancy and childbirth

Question 16

Oncology

Answer 16

Tumours including cancer

Question 17

Ophthalmology

Answer 17

Eyes

Question 18

Orthopaedics

Answer 18

Locomotor system/bones and joints

Question 19

Otorhinolaryngology

Answer 19

Ear nose and throat

Question 20

Plastic surgery

Answer 20

Reshaping body parts/skin

Question 21

Paediatrics

Answer 21

Children

Question 22

Psychiatry

Answer 22

Mental illness

Question 23

Rheumatology

Answer 23

Connective tissue

Question 24

Urology

Answer 24

The urinary system

Question 25

Venereology

Answer 25

Sexually transmitted disease

Question 26

Cytology

Answer 26

Microscopic study of cells

Question 27

Bacteriology

Answer 27

Microscopic study of bacteria ie a | classification of micro-organism

Question 28

Biochemistry

Answer 28

Study of the chemical contents and processes | of the body

Question 29

Forensic pathology

Answer 29

Study of criminal investigation concerning | disease/death

Question 30

Histology

Answer 30

Microscopic study of tissues

Question 31

Histopathology

Answer 31

Microscopic study of disease of tissues

Question 32

Microbiology

Answer 32

Microscopic study of micro-organisms (too | small to be seen unless under a microscope)

Question 33

Pathology

Answer 33

Study of disease; its effects and causes

Question 34

Pharmacology

Answer 34

Drugs and their effects

Question 35

Physiotherapy

Answer 35

Treatment with natural, physical means as | opposed to drugs eg exercise, massage

Question 36

Psychology

Answer 36

Study of the mind and behaviour

Question 37

Radiology

Answer 37

Study of the use of X-rays in diagnosis and | treatment

Question 38

Virology

Answer 38

Study of viruses