Some Medical And Applied Science Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
Q

Branch of medical science dealing with the heart or heart diseases.

A

cardiology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Study of skin and it’s diseases

A

dermatology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands, and associated diseases

A

endocrinology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Study of the factors that contribute to determining the distribution and frequency of health-related conditions within a defined human population

A

epidemiology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Study of the stomach and intestines, as well as their diseases.

A

gastroenterology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems.

A

geriatrics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Study of the process of aging and the various problems of older individuals.

A

gerontology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Study of the female reproductive system and it’s diseases.

A

gynecology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Study of the blood and blood diseases.

A

hematology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Study of the structure and function of tissues (microscopic anatomy).

A

histology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Study of the body’s resistance to disease.

A

immunology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Study of newborns and the treatment of their disorders.

A

neonatology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys.

A

nephrology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Study of nervous system in health and disease.

A

neurology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy and childbirth.

A

obstetrics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Study of cancers.

17
Q

Study of the eyes and eye diseases.

A

ophthalmology

18
Q

Branch of medicine dealing with the muscular and skeletal systems and their problems.

19
Q

Study of the ears, throat, larynx, and their diseases.

A

otolaryngology

20
Q

Study of structural and functional changes within the body associated with disease.

21
Q

Brand of medicine dealing with children and their diseases.

22
Q

Study of drugs and their uses in the treatment of diseases.

23
Q

Study of the care and treatment of the feet.

24
Q

Branch of medicine dealing with the mind and it’s disorders.

25
Study of X rays and radioactive substances, as well as their uses in diagnosing and treating diseases.
radiology
26
Study of poisonous substances and their affects on physiology.
toxicology
27
Branch of medicine dealing with the urinary and male reproductive systems and their diseases.
urology