Medical Terminology Chapter 5: Case Studies and Specialists
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Pathology
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Diagnosis of disease by examining cells and tissues
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Dermatology
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Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
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Surgery
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Treatment by operation or manual methods
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Iatrogenic
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Pertaining to abnormal condition caused by treatment
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Rectocele
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Hernia of the rectum into the vagina
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Colitis
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Inflammation of the colon
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Nosocomial
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Pertaining to disease acquired in a hospital
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Cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart
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Pathologist
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Doctor who reads biopsy samples and performs autopsies
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Gastroscopy
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Process of visual examination of stomach
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Orthopedist
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Doctor who performs bone surgery
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Clinical
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Pertaining to the bedside or clinic involving patient care
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Thoracotomy
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Incision of the chest
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Geriatrician
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Doctor who specializes in the treatment of older people
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Otolaryngologist
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Specialist in treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
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Neuralgia
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Nerve pain
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Anesthesiologist
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Administration of agents that cause loss of sensation
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Optometrist
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Medical professional who can examine eyes and prescribe glasses but cannot treat eye disorders
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Ophthalmology
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Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
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Vasculitis
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Inflammation of the blood vessels
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Urologist
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Specialist in operating on the urinary tract of males and females
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Radiology
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Diagnosis of a disease using x-rays
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Enteritis
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Inflammation of the intestines
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Psychiatry
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Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind
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Pediatrics
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Diagnosis and treatment of children's disorders
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Rheumatology
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Branch of medicine dealing with problems of connective tissue
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Nephrostomy
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Opening of the kidney to outside of the body
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Oncologist
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Doctor who treats cancerous tumors
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Obstetrician
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Specialist in baby delivery and care of the mother during pregnancy and labor
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Otitis
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Inflammation of the ear
