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Question 1

Family Practitioner

Answer 1

provides primary care for all members of a family on a continuing basis

Question 2

Hospitalist

Answer 2

specializes in general medicine care of hospitalized patients

Question 3

Pediatrician

Answer 3

diagnoses and treats children’s disorders

Question 4

ped/o

Answer 4

child

Question 5

iatr/o

Answer 5

physician/treatment

Question 6

Geriatrician

Answer 6

treats diseases of old age

Question 7

ger/o

Answer 7

old age

Question 8

Surgery

Answer 8

treating the trauma by manual or operative methods

Question 9

radiologist

Answer 9

specialist who diagnoses patient conditions by interpreting x-ray, ultrasound, and MRIs

Question 10

log/o

Answer 10

knowledge

Question 11

radi/o

Answer 11

relationship to x-rays

Question 12

radiographer

Answer 12

one who records images using x-ray or radiation technology

Question 13

Ophthalmologist

Answer 13

specializes in surgery and medical treatment of disorders of the eye

Question 14

psychiatrist

Answer 14

diagnoses and treats disorders of the mind

Question 15

Endocrinologist

Answer 15

specializes in working with children who have hormone deficiencies

Question 16

Orthopedist

Answer 16

physician who performs surgical operations to treat conditions of musculoskeletal system (aka orthopedic surgeon)

Question 17

orth/o

Answer 17

straight

Question 18

ped/o

Answer 18

foot

Question 19

Rheumatologist

Answer 19

specialist who treats joints and muscle disorders

Question 20

Anesthesiologist

Answer 20

administers drugs to help patients lose sensation during surgery (an-= without, esthesi/o = feeling/perception, log/o= study of)

Question 21

esthesi/o

Answer 21

feeling/perception

Question 22

otolaryngologist

Answer 22

specialize in surgical treatment of the ear, nose and throat

Question 23

dermatologist

Answer 23

treats skin disorders

Question 24

oncologist

Answer 24

deals with benign or malignant tumours

Question 25

radiation oncologist

Answer 25

treats tumours with high-energy radiation

Question 26

internist

Answer 26

provides comprehensive care to adults, focusing on medical treatment, as opposed to surgical treatment of the internal organs (internal medicine)

Question 27

pathology

Answer 27

the diagnosis of the cause and nature of a disease

Question 28

pathologist

Answer 28

uses cellular analysis to diagnose a disease

Question 29

infectious disease specialist

Answer 29

treats diseases caused by microorganisms

Question 30

allergist

Answer 30

treats sensitivity reactions

Question 31

pulmonologist

Answer 31

treat lung disorders

Question 32

cardiologist

Answer 32

physician who specializes in the heart

Question 33

cardiovascular surgeon

Answer 33

performs surgery on the heart and blood vessels

Question 34

thoracic surgeon

Answer 34

performs surgery on any of the chest organs

Question 35

hematologist

Answer 35

physician who treats blood disorders

Question 36

urologist

Answer 36

treats entire urinary tract including male reproductive disorders

Question 37

nephrologist

Answer 37

focuses on kidney disorders

Question 38

neurologist

Answer 38

treats nerve disorders

Question 39

neurosurgeon

Answer 39

specializes in surgery of the nervous system

Question 40

gynecologist

Answer 40

specializes in diseases of female genital tract (gynec/o)

Question 41

obstetrician

Answer 41

specializes in obstetrics; a branch of surgery dealing with pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium

Question 42

obstetr/o

Answer 42

midwife

Question 43

gastroenterologist

Answer 43

specializes in diseases of the digestive tract

Question 44

colorectal surgeon

Answer 44

provides surgical treatment of disorders affecting colon and rectum

Question 45

log/o

Answer 45

physician

Question 46

orthodontist

Answer 46

specializes in diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion and irregularities of the teeth; ie. straightening teeth

Question 47

periodontist

Answer 47

specializes in study and treatment of periodontal disease; especially the gums

Question 48

periodontal disease

Answer 48

disease that surrounds (peri-) the tooth (particularly the gums)

Question 49

pedodontist

Answer 49

dentists who specializes in dental problems affecting children

Question 50

ped/o

Answer 50

children

Question 51

gingivitis

Answer 51

inflammation of the gums

Question 52

HAART

Answer 52

highly active antiretroviral therapy

Question 53

iatr/o

Answer 53

treatment

Question 54

rehabilitation specialist

Answer 54

specialist in treatment to restore function after illness

Question 55

odont/o

Answer 55

tooth

Question 56

optometrist

Answer 56

non medical specialist that examines and test eyes and prescribes corrective lenses and treats eye disorders

Question 57

optician

Answer 57

non medical specialist that grind lenses and fills prescriptions for eye glasses

Question 58

internal medicine

Answer 58

specializes in diagnosis and treatment with drugs versus surgery