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2. gerontology the scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the
particular problems of old people.
3. pathology the science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the
branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of
samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
4. cardiology the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities
of the heart.
5. obstetrics the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and
the care of women giving birth.
6. epidemiology the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution,
and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to
health.
7. pediatrics Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care
of infants, children, and adolescents.
9. dermatology Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails,
hair and its diseases.
10. neurology the branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy,
functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
11. pharmacology the branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and
modes of action of drugs.
12. orthopedics the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of
bones or muscles.
13. toxicology the branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and
detection of poisons.
14. radiology Radiology is the science that uses medical imaging to diagnose
and sometimes also treat diseases within the body.
16. endocrinology the branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine
glands and hormones.
17. gynecology the branch of physiology and medicine that deals with the functions
and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those
affecting the reproductive system.
18. ophthalmology Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with
the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball and orbit.
22. urology the branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function
and disorders of the urinary system.
24. psychiatry the study and treatment of mental illness, emotional disturbance,
and abnormal behavior.
P.T.-Physical Therapy
R.N.-Registered Nurse
M.D.-Medical Doctor
E.M.T.-Emergency Medical Treatment
D.M.D.-Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry
P.A.-Physician Assistant
O.T.-Occupational Therapy
L.P.N-Licensed Practical Nurse
D.V.M- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine