Fields of Biological and Medical Study

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering branches of science, biology, and medicine listed in the lecture transcript.

Endocrinology

The branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system and hormones.

Otorhinolaryngology

The study and medical treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.

Oncology

The branch of medicine that studies and treats tumors and cancer.

Ornithology

The scientific study of birds.

Phlebology

The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders.

Proctology

The branch of medicine concerned with disorders of the rectum and anus.

Rhinology

The study and medical treatment of the nose and nasal passages.

Zoology

The branch of biology that studies animals.

Herpetology

The branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians.

Hippology

The study of horses.

Ichthyology

The branch of zoology that deals with fishes.

Kinesiology

The study of body movement, performance, and mechanics.

Myology

The branch of anatomy that studies muscles.

Odontology

The scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth.

Gynecology

The branch of medicine dealing with the health and diseases of the female reproductive system.

Andrology

The branch of medicine dealing with male health and disorders of the male reproductive system.

Embryology

The branch of biology concerned with the development of embryos.

immunology

The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity and the immune system.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior.

Felinelogy

The study of cats.

Parasitology

The study of parasites, their hosts, and the relationship between them.

Pathology

The study of the causes and effects of diseases.

pharmacology

The study of drugs, their sources, uses, and effects on living organisms.

Otology

The branch of medicine concerned with the ear and its diseases.

Otolaryngology

The study and medical treatment of the ear and larynx.

Biology

The study of living organisms.

Osteology

The scientific study of bones.

Cardiology

The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

Hematology

The study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.

Pulmonology

The branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the lungs and respiratory system.

Gastroenterology

The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.

Dermatology

The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.

Nephrology

The branch of medicine dealing with kidney function and kidney diseases.

Urology

The branch of medicine concerned with the urinary system and male reproductive system.

Neurology

The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.

Angiology

The medical specialty concerned with the circulatory system and lymphatic system.

Cytology

The branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, and chemistry of cells.

Cynology

The study of matters relating to canines or domestic dogs.

Ophthalmology

The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.