Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Medical Terminology Chapter 5 Medical Specialist

        Help!  

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  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: amcdoulett
Popular Medical sets