branches of medicine definitions

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Anesthesiology
Study of how to administer agents capable of bringing
about loss of sensation and consciousness.
Cardiology
the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its
diseases
Dermatology
the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its
diseases
Endocrinology
the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands
and their secretions
Andrology
study of males (usually pertaining to diseases)
Gastroenterology
the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal
tract and its diseases
Immunology
the branch of medical science that studies the body's
immune system
Hepatology
the study of the liver
Gynecology
the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and
hygiene of women, reproductive organ health
Gerontology
the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and
problems specific to old people
Nephrology
study of the structure, function, and diseases of the
kidneys
Neurology
the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous
system and its disorders
Oncology
the branch of medicine concerned with the study and
treatment of tumors
Ophthalmology
the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its
diseases
Pathology
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and
nature and effects of diseases
Serology
the branch of medical science that deals with serums
Otolaryngology
study of the ear, throat, and larynx, and their diseases
Podiatry
the branch of medicine concerned with the feet
Pediatrics
the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of
infants and children
Psychiatry
the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and
treatment of mental disorders
Pulmonology
study of the lungs
Rheumatology
Medical specialty focusing on the study, diagnosis, and
treatment of joint conditions
Radiology
the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use
of X-rays or other penetrating radiation
Toxicology
the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature
and effects and treatments of poisons
Urology
the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and
treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital
system
Cytology
the branch of biology that studies the structure and
function of cells
Histology
the branch of biology that studies the microscopic
structure of animal or plant tissues
Physiology
the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the
functioning of organisms
Epidemology
the brach of medicine that studies the causes of diseases
Obstetrics
the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of
the mother
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