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Human anatomy
Chapter 1
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Anatomy
12th Grade
09/08/2011

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Cardiology
Definition
Branch of medical science dealing with the heart and heart disease
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Cytology
Definition
Study of the structure, function, and diseases of cells
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Dematology
Definition
study of the skin and its diseases
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Endocrinology
Definition
study of the hormone-secreting glands and the diseases involving them
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Epidemiology
Definition
study of infectious diseases, their distribution, and control
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Gastroenterology
Definition
study of the stomach and intestines and the diseases involving these organs
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Geriatrics
Definition
branch of medicine dealing with aged persons and their medical problems
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Gerontology
Definition
study of the process of aging and the problems of elderly persons
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Gynecology
Definition
Study of the female reproductive system and its deases
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hematology
Definition
study of the structure, function, and diseases of tissues
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Immunology
Definition
Study of the body's resistance to disease
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Nephrology 
Definition
study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys
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Neurology
Definition
study of the nervous system in health and diesase
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Obstetrics
Definition
branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy and childbirth
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Oncology
Definition
study of tumors
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Ophthalmology
Definition
study of the eye and eye dieases
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orthopedics
Definition
branch of medicine dealing with the muscular and skeletal systems and the problems of these systems
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Otolarynogology
Definition
Study of the ear, throat, larynx, and the diseases of these parts
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Pathology
Definition
Study of body changes produced by diseases
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Pediatrics
Definition
branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases
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Pharmacology
Definition
Study of drugs and their uses in the treatment of diseases 
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Podiatry
Definition
study of the care and treatment of feet
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Psychiatry
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with the mind and its disorders
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Radiology
Definition
study of x rays and radioactive substances and their use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases 
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Toxicology
Definition
study of poisonous substances and their effects upon body parts
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Urology
Definition
branch of medicine dealing with the kidneys and urinary system and their diseases
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Stomato
Definition
Mouth
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Dento
Definition
teeth
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Glosso/linguo
Definition
tonuge
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Gingivo
Definition
Gums
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Encephalo
Definition
brain
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Gastro
Definition
stomach
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Entero
Definition
intestines
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Colo
Definition
large intestine
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Procto
Definition
anus, rectum
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Hepato
Definition
liver
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Nephro/rene
Definition
Kidney
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Orchido
Definition
testis
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Oophoro
Definition
Ovary
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Hystero/metro
Definition
uterus
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Salpingo
Definition
uterine tubes
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Dermo
Definition
Skin
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Masto/mammo
Definition
Skin
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Osteo
Definition
bones
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Cardio
Definition
heart
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Cysto
Definition
bladder
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Rhino
Definition
nose
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Phlebo/veno
Definition
veins
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Pneumo/pulmo
Definition
lungs
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Hemo/emia
Definition
blood
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