Medical terminology (SPECIALISTS) and definitions chapter 5

Anesthesiologist

Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures.

Surgery

Treats diseases using operations.

Radiology

Performs and examines x-ray.

Family Practitioner

Primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis.

Orthopedist

Treats bone and joint disorders.

Neurologist

Treats brain and spinal cord disorders.

Allergist

Treats hypersensitivity reactions.

Dermatology

Study of skin disorders.

Family Practice

Primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis.

Emergency medicine

Care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action.

Cardiologist

Treatment of heart disease.

Anesthesiology

Administers agents of sedation.

Thoracic surgeon

Surgery on chest organs.

Pathology

Diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease.

Dermatologist

Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.

Urologist

Treat urinary tract of male and females, plus male reproductive tract.

Pediatrics

Diagnosis and treatment of children’s disorders.

Hospitalist

General medical care of hospitalized patients.

Rheumatologist

Treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

Pathologist

Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells.

Internal medicine

Diagnosis and treatment of adult non surgical disorders.

Ophthalmology

Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

Psychiatry

Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind.

Radiologist

Diagnosis using x-ray studies, ultrasound, and MRI.

Nephrologist

Treatment of nerve disorders.

Oncologist

Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors.

Internist

Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting.

Emergency practitioner

Immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting.

Radiation oncologist

Treatment of disease with high energy radiation.

Pulmonologist

Treatment of lung disease.

Gynecologist

Surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system.

Physiatrist

Treatment to restore function after injury or illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist.

Pediatrician

Treatment of diseases of children.

Neurosurgeon

Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Infectious disease specialist

Treatment of diseases caused by micro organisms (bacteria,viruses,fungi,other).

Hematologist

Treatment of blood disorders.

Psychiatrist

Treatment of mental disorders.

Otolaryngologist

Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders.

Obstetrician

Treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies.

Ophthalmologist

Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders.

Geriatrician

Treatment of diseases of old age.

Cardiovascular surgeon

Surgery on the heart and blood vessels

Colorectal surgeon

Surgery on the colon and rectum.

Endocrinologist

Treatment of endocrine gland disorders.

Gastroenterologist

Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

Crohn’s disease

Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract or inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease

Disorder marked by inflammation of the small and large intestines

Ulcerative colitis

Recurrent inflammatory disorder marked by ulcers in the large bowel

Axillary

Pertaining to the armpits or under arms

Inguinal

Pertaining to the groin or the area where the legs meet the body.

Lymph node’s

Stationary collection of lymph cells, found all over the body.

Cervical

Pertaining to the neck of the body or neck (cervix) of the uterus.

Mediastinal

Pertaining to the mediastinum, the space between the lungs.