Medical Assistant Vocab

Allergy & Immunology

The study and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases, including respiratory issues like asthma.

Anesthesia

Procedures and medications used to relieve pain during surgery and childbirth.

Behavioral Health

Field that includes mental health professionals such as therapists, social workers, and psychologists.

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Dermatology

The medical specialty focused on diseases of the skin.

Emergency Medicine

Medical specialty for acute conditions and injuries requiring immediate care.

Endocrinology and Metabolism

The study of diseases related to the internal glands, particularly diabetes.

Family Practice

Comprehensive health care for individuals and families, addressing all diseases.

Gastroenterology

The medical field focused on diseases of the digestive system.

General Practice

A medical specialty that encompasses all diseases and total health care for individuals.

Geriatric Medicine

A specialty dealing with health care for the elderly.

Gynecologic Oncology

Subspecialty focused on cancer of the female reproductive system.

Gynecology

The medical specialty that deals with women's reproductive health.

Hematology

The study and treatment of blood disorders, including cancers like leukemia.

Home Health Care

Healthcare service provided in a patient's home by nurses or para-professionals.

Hospice

Care provided for patients at the end of life, focusing on palliative treatment.

Hospitalist

A physician who provides care to patients while they are hospitalized.

Infectious Diseases

A branch of medicine that focuses on infections of all types.

Internal Medicine

Medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for adults.

Medical Genetics

The study of heredity and genetic disorders related to disease.

Neonatology

The branch of pediatrics that deals with the medical care of newborn infants.

Nephrology

A specialty focusing on diseases of the kidneys.

Neurological Surgery

Surgical treatment of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.

Nurse Midwife

A nurse with advanced training in women's health and childbirth.

Nurse Practitioner

A nurse with advanced training who can provide comprehensive health care.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Specialty that includes care during pregnancy and diseases of the reproductive system.

Occupational Medicine

Focuses on preventing and treating work-related health issues.

Oncology, Medical

Field that studies and treats cancer, including blood disorders.

Ophthalmology

Medical specialty concerned with diseases of the eye.

Orthopedic Surgery

Surgical specialty that addresses diseases of bones, joints, and muscles.

Pain Management

Approaches to alleviate pain through various methods.

Pathology

The study of disease through examination of tissues and laboratory tests.

Pediatrics

Field of medicine dealing with the healthcare of children and adolescents.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Focus on restoring functional ability after illness or injury.

Physical Therapy

Treatment method for bodily ailments using physical techniques.

Physician Assistant

A healthcare professional with advanced training to assist in patient care.

Plastic Surgery

Surgical specialty that reconstructs or improves appearance and function.

Podiatric Medicine (Podiatry)

Focus on disorders affecting the foot and ankle.

Preventative Medicine

Healthcare aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness.

Psychiatry

Specialty dealing with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Pulmonary Disease

Field of medicine addressing lung diseases.

Radiation Oncology

Specialist in cancer treatment using radiation therapies.

Rheumatology

Focus on diseases of the joints and autoimmune disorders.

Sports Medicine

Medical specialty that handles sports-related injuries and conditions.

Surgery, Colon and Rectal

Surgical specialty focused on diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Surgery, General

Surgical treatment of a wide range of diseases.

Surgery, Neuro

Surgical treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system.

Surgery, Orthopedic

Surgery focused on bones, joints, and musculature.

Surgery, Plastic

Surgical procedures aimed at reconstruction and cosmetic improvement.

Surgery, Thoracic

Surgical treatment for diseases affecting the chest region.

Surgery, Urology

Surgical treatment for disorders of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.

Neurology

Branch dealing with diseases of the nervous system.

Surgery, Vascular

Diseases of the blood vessels that require surgical operation for diagnosis or treatment