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Chapter 5
Medical Terminology Chapter 5 Medical Specialist
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allergist | treatment of hypersensitivity reactions |
| anesthesiologist | administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures |
| cardiologist | treatment of heart diseases |
| cardiovascular surgeon | surgery on the heart and blood vessels |
| colorectal surgeon | surgery on the colon and rectum |
| dermatologist | treatment of skin disorders |
| emergency proctitioner | immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in the hospital setting |
| endocrinologist | treatment of endocrine gland disorders |
| family practitioner | primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis |
| gastroenterologist | treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders |
| geriatrician | treatment of diseases of old age |
| gynecologist | surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive systems |
| hematologist | treatment of blood disorders |
| hospitalist | general medical care of hospitalized patients |
| infectious disease specialist | treatment of disease caused by microorganisms |
| internist | adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting |
| nephrologist | treatment of kidney diseases |
| neurologist | treatment of nerve disorders |
| neurosurgeon | surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves |
| obstetrician | treatment of pregnancy women; delivery of babies |
| oncologist | diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors |
| ophthalmologist | surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders |
| orthopedist | surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions |
| otolaryngologist | surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders |
| pathologist | diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells |
| pediatrician | treatment of diseases of children |
| physiatrist | treatment to restore function after injury and illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist |
| psychiatrist | treatment of mental disorders |
| pulmonologist | treatment of lung disease |
| radiologist | examination of x-rays images for diagnosis ; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies |
| radiation oncologist | treatment of disease with high-energy radiation |
| rheumatologist | treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles |
| thoracic surgeon | surgery of chest organs |
| urologist | surgery on the urinary tract and for the treatment of male reproductive disorders |
| cardi/o | heart |
| col/o | colon |
| dermat/o | skin |
| endocrin/o | endocrine glands |
| enter/o | intestines |
| esthesi/o | sensation |
| gastr/o | stomach |
| ger/o | old age |
| gynec/o | woman, female |
| hemat/o | blood |
| iatr/o | treatment |
| laryng/o | voice box |
| lymph/o | lymph |
| nephr/o | kidney |
| neur/o | nerve |
| nos/o | disease |
| obstetr/o | midwife |
| odont/o | tooth |
| onc/o | tumor |
| ophthalm/o | eye |
| opt/o | eye |
| optic/o | eye |
| orth/o | straight |
| ot/o | ear |
| path/o | disease |
| ped/o | child |
| psych/o | mind |
| pulmon/o | lung |
| radi/o | x-rays |
| rect/o | rectum |
| rheumat/o | flow, fluid |
| rhin/o | nose |
| thorac/o | chest |
| ur/o | urinary tract |
| vascul/o | blood vessels |
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