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04/07/2010

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allergist
Definition
specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of adverse reaction to food, drugs, and other substances.
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anesthesiologist
Definition
specialist in pain relief and stable body functions during surgical procedures.
Term
dermatologist
Definition
specialist in diagnosis and treatment of skin and related tissues.
Term
family practice
Definition
provides total health care for the family.
Term
gynecologist
Definition
concerned with disease of the female genital tract, endocrinology, and reproductive physiology.
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internal medicine
Definition
internist diagnoses wide range of non-surgical illnesses for the adult
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cardiologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of the heart.
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endocrinologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders.
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gastroenterologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract and related organs.
Term
gerontologist
Definition
treats the processes and problems of aging.
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hematologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases.
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immunologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of symptoms of immunity, sensitivity, and allergies.
Term
nephrologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of kidney disorders and related functions.
Term
oncologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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polmonologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders.
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neurologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of the nervous system.
Term
obstetrician
Definition
provides care during pregnancy and childbirth.
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ophthalmologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders and vision.
Term
orthopedist
Definition
treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
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otorhinolaryngologist
Definition
diagnosis and treatment of the ears, nose, and throat (ENT)
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pathologist
Definition
investigates the cause of disease using laboratory techniques.
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pediatrician
Definition
specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of children and their illnesses.
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psychiatrist
Definition
specialist in the diagnosis and medical management of mental illness, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
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urologist
Definition
specialist in the male reproductive system, also diagnosis and treatment of urinary system disorders.
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