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Glossary of Medical Specialties

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Allergy
- The diagnosis and treatment of allergies.
- Anesthesiology
- The technique of inducing unconsciousness or insensitivity to pain during an operation or procedure.
- Behavioral Health
- The diagnosis and treatment of chemical dependency and eating disorders.
- Cardiology
- The diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
- Dermatology
- The diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.
- Emergency Medicine
- Acute episodic medical care.
- Endocrinology
- The diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving hormone-secreting glands such as the pancreas, ovaries, thyroid and testes.
- Family Practice
- The diagnosis and treatment of any ailment that does not require surgery in adults/or children.
- Gastroenterology
- The treatment of stomach and intestinal problems.
- Geriatrics
- The treatment of the aged.
- Gynecology
- The diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the female reproductive system.
- Gynecology/Oncology
- Treatment of cancerous disorders of the female genital tract.
- Infectious Disease
- The treatment of disease that tends to spread or infect others.
- Internal Medicine
- The diagnosis and treatment of any ailment in adults that does not require surgery.
- Maternal/Fetal Medicine
- The treatment of both mother and fetus during high-risk pregnancy.
- Neonatology
- The advanced care of newborns.
- Nephrology
- The study and treatment of the kidney and its diseases.
- Neurology
- The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
- Neurosurgery
- Surgery to correct disorders of the nervous system.
- Nuclear Medicine
- The science of injecting radioactive chemicals into the body's organs and tissues to aid in diagnosis and therapy.
- Obstetrics
- The management of pregnancy, labor and care of the new mother.
- Occupational Health
- The diagnosis and treatment of work-related injuries.
- Oncology/Hematology
- The diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the blood and blood-forming tissue, especially cancer and its related complications.
- Ophthalmology
- Diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, for disorders of the eye.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Surgery to correct disorders of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw.
- Orthodontics
- The diagnosis and treatment of irregularities of the teeth.
- Otolaryngology
- Treatment of disorders of the ear, nose and throat.
- Pathology
- The study of structural and functional changes in tissues and organs to determine the presence and nature of disease.
- Pediatrics
- The care of children, including the diagnosis and treatment of childhood disorders.
- Pediatric Cardiology
- The treatment of heart disease in children.
- Pediatric Dentistry
- The diagnosis and treatment of children's mouth and teeth disorders.
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- The diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders in children.
- Pediatric Nephrology
- The treatment of kidney disease in children.
- Pediatric Neurology
- The treatment of children's nervous disorders.
- Pediatric Opthalmology
- Diagnosis and treatment-including surgery-for children's disorders of the eye.
- Pediatric Surgery
- Treatment of children's disease, injury or deformity by an operation.
- Pediatric Urology
- The treatment of disorders of the urinary and genital organs in children.
- Periodontics
- The diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases.
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- The medical diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect movement or cause chronic pain such as stroke, arthritis, defects in the extremities and back/neck pain.
- Podiatry
- Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.
- Psychiatry
- The study, treatment and prevention of mental disorders, including the prescription of drugs, by a medical doctor who specializes in human behavior.
- Psychology - Medical Associates
- The care of behavioral and emotional problems by a professional other than a medical doctor through psychotherapy, counseling and psychoanalysis.
- Pulmonary Medicine
- The diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions, including bronchitis, emphysema and cancer.
- Radiation Therapy
- The use of radiation to treat cancer.
- Radiology
- Use of X-rays to diagnose and treat disease.
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- The treatment of infertility.
- Reproductive Immunology
- The practice of treating couples with histories of recurrent pregnancy losses.
- Rheumatology
- The diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by inflammation of the body's connective tissue, including arthritis.
- Surgery, Colorectal
- The treatment of the colon and rectum through surgery.
- Surgery, General
- Treatment of disease, injury or deformity by an operation.
- Surgery, Neurosurgery
- Surgery to correct disorders of the nervous system.
- Surgery, Oral
- Use of surgery to treat disorders of the mouth.
- Surgery, Orthopedic
- Use of surgery to preserve and restore the function of the skeletal system.
- Surgery, Plastic/Reconstructive
- The surgical reconstruction of a part of the body for aesthetic reasons or to correct damage caused by congenital defects, injuries and other traumas, or removal of cancerous growths.
- Surgery, Retinal
- Surgery performed on the inside of the eye to treat disease, defects, deformities or injuries.
- Surgery, Thoracic & Cardiovascular
- Surgery performed on the chest, including the blood vessels.
- Surgery, Vascular
- Use of surgery to treat artery and vein disorders.
- Urology
- Treatment of disorders of the urinary and genital organs
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