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root words, medical terms, and patient care
medical and health professions
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
09/21/2009

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audiology
Definition
the science concerned with the evaluation and measurement of hearing is-
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biology
Definition
the scientific study of living organisms is-
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hematology
Definition
the study of conditions of the blood and blood-forming organs is called-
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tumors
Definition
oncology is the study of -
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gastroenterology
Definition
the science that specializes in diseases of the stomach and intestines is
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psychiatry
Definition
the branch of medicine dealing with the mind and its diseases
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proctology
Definition
the branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum and anus
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pediatrician
Definition
doctor for children's diseases
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geriatrician
Definition
doctor for the diseases of the elderly
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radiologist
Definition
doctor for the interpretaion of diagnostic x-ray studies
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dermatologist
Definition
doctor for skin diseases
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gastroenterologist
Definition
doctor of diseases of stomach and intestines
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gynecologist
Definition
doctor of the female genital tract
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otorhinolaryngologist
Definition
doctor of the ear, nose, and throat
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anesthesiologist
Definition
doctor for the administration of theraputic measures for pain insensibilty
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internist
Definition
doctor of diseases and functions of body organs
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ophthalmologist
Definition
doctor for the disease in the eye
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denistry
Definition
care and treatment of teeth
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dietetics
Definition
use of diet in your health
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podiatry
Definition
care and treatment of feet
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midwifery
Definition
care of women throughout pregnancy
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practical nursing
Definition
routine care for people in acute or chronic institutional facilities
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pyschology
Definition
helps people with distrubed mental health or behavoral problems
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pharmacy
Definition
distributes drugs
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nursing
Definition
direct care of ill poeple in a variety of settings
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vetinary medicine
Definition
animal doctors
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oral surgeon
Definition
the specialist who performs surgury on the mouth
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periodonist
Definition
the specialist who treats deseases of the gums
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dental hygienist
Definition
a specialist whose primary concern is prevention of oral disease
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dietetic technician
Definition
a person who assists in the nutritional care of patients in a health care facility
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podiastrist
Definition
a person who treats problems and maintain the health of a foot
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medical technician
Definition
a professional person who perfoms specialized tests in a laboratory
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physical therapist
Definition
a professional who helps to restor and rehab a patien to physical use of body parts
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psychologist
Definition
the specialist who treats behavior and mental disturbances with communication therapies
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pharmacist
Definition
the specialist who dispenses medications
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optometrist
Definition
the specialist who examines the eyes and prescribes corrective lenses
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endocrinologist
Definition
a doctor who study of the endocrine glands and illnesses
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hematologist
Definition
study of blood and blood forming tissue
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pathologist
Definition
study of body tissues for diagnosis of all diseases
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bacteriologist
Definition
studies bacteria
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biologist
Definition
studies living organisms
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obstetrician
Definition
care of the pregnant woman through the delivery
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