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Medical Specialties
MEDOP 230- Medical Language: Body Systems and Medical Specialties
Specialty | Related Body Systems/Structure | Name of Specialist |
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Dermatology | Integumentary system | Dermatologist |
Gastroenterology | Gastrointestinal system | Gastroenterologist |
Pulmonology | Respiratory system | Pulmonologist |
Cardiology | Cardiovascular system | Cardiologist |
Hematology | Blood | Hematologist |
Immunology | Immune system | Immunologist |
Orthopedics | Skeletal and muscular systems | Orthopedist |
Neurology | Nervous system | Neurologist |
Urology | Urinary system | Urologist |
Male reproductive medicine | Male genitourinary system | Male reproductive specialist |
Gynecology | Female reproductive system | Gynecologist |
Obstetrics | Pregnancy and childbirth | Obstetrician |
Endocrinology | Endocrine system | Endocrinologist |
Ophthalmology | Eyes, lacrimal glands, and related structures | Ophthalmologist |
Otolaryngology | Ears, nose, sinuses, throat, and larynx | Otolaryngologist |
Dentistry | Teeth | Dentist |
Dietetics | Diet and nutrition | Dietitian; nutritionist |
Geriatrics | Older persons | Geriatrician; gerontologist |
Neonatology | Newborn babies with medical problems | Neonatologist |
Oncology | Cancer | Oncologist |
Pediatrics | Children | Pediatrician |
Pharmacology | Drugs | Pharmacist |
Psychiatry | Mind and emotions | Psychiatrist |
Radiology | X-rays, sound waves, and other forms of radiation | Radiologist |