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Anaesthesiology
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Medical study and
application of anesthetics
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Allergy, Asthma
and Immunology
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The branch of
biomedicine that is concerned with the structure and function of the immune
system, innate and acquired immunity, the bodily distinction of self from nonself, and laboratory techniques involving the
interaction of antigens with specific antibodies.
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Audiology and Speech
Pathology
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The study of hearing
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Cardio Thoracic Surgery
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Surgery Of or
relating to the heart and the chest.
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Cardiology
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The medical study of the structure,
function, and disorders of the heart
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Clinical
Psychology
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The science that
deals with mental processes and behavior
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Cosmetic Surgery
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Surgery concerned
with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue
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Dermatologist
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The branch of medicine
that is concerned with the physiology and pathology of the skin.
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Diabetology
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The study of,
relating to, having, or resulting from diabetes:
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Endocrinology
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The study of the
glands and hormones of the body and their related disorders.
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Gastro Intestinal Surgery
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Surgery of or
relating to the stomach and intestines: the gastrointestinal tract.
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Gastroenterology
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the study of disorders affecting the stomach,
intestines, and associated organs.
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General Medicine
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the diagnosis and (nonsurgical)
treatment of diseases of the internal organs (especially in adults)
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Genetics
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The branch of biology
that deals with heredity, especially the mechanisms of hereditary
transmission and the variation of inherited characteristics among similar or
related organisms.
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Geriatrics
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems
specific to the aged.
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Gynaecology
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
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Haematology
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The branch of
medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
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Histopathology
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The study of the
microscopic anatomical changes in diseased tissue.
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Hypnotherapist
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The theory or
practice of inducing hypnosis.
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Immunology
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The branch of
biomedicine that is concerned with the structure and function of the immune
system, innate and acquired immunity, the bodily distinction of self from nonself, and laboratory techniques involving the
interaction of antigens with specific antibodies.
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Internal Medicine
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the diagnosis and nonsurgical
treatment of diseases affecting the internal organs of the body, especially
in adults.
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Medical Oncology
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A subspecialty of
internal medicine concerned with the study of neoplasms.
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Mental Health
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The psychological
state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and
behavioral adjustment.
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Microbiology
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The branch of biology
that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms.
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Neonatology
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The branch of
pediatrics that deals with the diseases and care of newborn infants.
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Nephrology
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The science that
deals with the kidneys, especially their functions or diseases.
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Neuro Psychiatry
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The combined medical
study of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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Neurology
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The medical science
that deals with the nervous system and disorders affecting it.
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Nuclear Medicine
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the use of radionuclides
in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
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Nutrition &
Dietetics
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The process of
nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living
organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of
tissues. The study of nutrition as it relates to health.
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Obstetrics
& Gynaecology
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and
the recuperative period following delivery. The branch of medicine
that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
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Oncology
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The branch of
medicine that deals with tumors, including study of their development,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Ophthalmology
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of
the eye.
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Orthopaedics
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or
disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and
ligaments.
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Osteopathy
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A system of medicine
based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect
other bodily parts, causing many disorders that can be corrected by various
manipulative techniques in conjunction with conventional medical, surgical,
pharmacological, and other therapeutic procedures.
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Pathology
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The scientific study
of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and
consequences. Also called pathobiology.
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Paediatric Surgery
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Surgery of or
relating to the medical care of children; "pediatric dentist"
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Paediatrics
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The branch of medicine concerned with the
treatment of infants and children
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Psychiatrist
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A physician who
specializes in psychiatry.
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Plastic Surgery
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Surgery
to remodel, repair, or restore
body parts, especially by the transfer of tissue.
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Physiatrics
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Therapy that uses
physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
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Psychiatry
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental
and emotional disorders.
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Radiation
Oncology
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The medical study of
the use of radiation (x-rays, gamma rays or electrons) to destroy cancers.
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Radiology and
Imaging Sciences
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the use of radioactive substances in diagnosis and
treatment of disease. A reproduction of the form of a person or object,
especially a sculptured likeness.
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Respiratory Medicine
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The integrated system
of organs involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
between an organism and the environment.
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Rheumatology
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The medical science
that deals with the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
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Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy
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A form of
psychotherapy involving the husband and wife and directed to improving the
marital relationship.
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Speech
Pathology
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The study of speech
defects and disorders such as stuttering and dysphasia.
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Thoracic
Surgery
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A branch of medicine
dealing with the use of surgery to treat diseases of the chest and lungs.
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Toxicology
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The study of the
nature, effects, and detection of poisons and the treatment of poisoning.
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Ultrasonologist
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Diagnostic imaging in
which ultrasound is used to visualize an internal body structure or a
developing fetus. Also called echography.
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Urology
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The branch of
medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the
urinary tract and urogenital system.
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Vascular
Surgery
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A branch of medicine
dealing with the use of surgery to diagnose/treat diseases of the blood
vessels.
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Venerology
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The study of sexually
transmitted diseases.
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