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The document provides definitions for 24 areas of medical and applied science study, including oncology, gerontology, pathology, cardiology, obstetrics, epidemiology, pediatrics, immunology, dermatology, neurology, pharmacology, orthopedics, toxicology, radiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, gynecology, opthalmology, podiatry, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, phlebotomy, and psychiatry. It also lists medical acronyms and their meanings, such as physical therapy for P.T., registered nurse for R.N., doctor of medicine for M.D., emergency medical technician for E
The document provides definitions for 24 areas of medical and applied science study, including oncology, gerontology, pathology, cardiology, obstetrics, epidemiology, pediatrics, immunology, dermatology, neurology, pharmacology, orthopedics, toxicology, radiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, gynecology, opthalmology, podiatry, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, phlebotomy, and psychiatry. It also lists medical acronyms and their meanings, such as physical therapy for P.T., registered nurse for R.N., doctor of medicine for M.D., emergency medical technician for E
The document provides definitions for 24 areas of medical and applied science study, including oncology, gerontology, pathology, cardiology, obstetrics, epidemiology, pediatrics, immunology, dermatology, neurology, pharmacology, orthopedics, toxicology, radiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, gynecology, opthalmology, podiatry, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, phlebotomy, and psychiatry. It also lists medical acronyms and their meanings, such as physical therapy for P.T., registered nurse for R.N., doctor of medicine for M.D., emergency medical technician for E
Complete the statement that describe each area of study.
The study of or dealing with… 1. oncology Cancer 2. gerontology the process of the aging 3. pathology Study of diseases 4. cardiology study of the lungs 5. obstetrics Medicine and surgery 6. epidemiology control of diseases 7. pediatrics dealing with children and disease 8. immunology biology concerned with immunity 9. dermatology diagnosis and treatment of skin disorder 10. neurology deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system. 11. pharmacology concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs. 12. orthopedics dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. 13. toxicology concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons. 14. radiology dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation 15. pulmonology deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract 16. endocrinology endocrine glands and hormones. 17. gynecology deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls 18. opthalmology surgery that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball and orbit 19. podiatry the treatment of the feet and their ailments. 20. otolaryngology the study of diseases of the ear and throat. 21. gastroenterology disorders of the stomach and intestines 22. urology the function and disorders of the urinary system. 23. phlebotomy surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, 24. psychiatry the study and treatment of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and abnormal behavior. How Well Do You Know Medical Acronyms?
P.T. ____physical therapy
______________________________ R.N. __________________registered nurse _______________ M.D. ______doctor of medicine ___________________________ E.M.T. _____emergency medical technician _____________________ D.M.D. ____doctor of dental medicine ___________________________ P.A. ________physician assistant __________________________ O.T. _______occupational therapy __________________________ L.P.N _____licensed practical nurse ___________________________ D.V.M ______doctor of veterinary medicine._________________________