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abnormal (abn)
a condition that is considered to be not normal
abscess
localized collection of pus
acute
sudden, sharp, sever; describes a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and short course
adhesion
process of being stuck together
ambulatory
condition of being able to walk, not confines to bed
antidote
substance given to counteract poisons and their effects
antipyretic
an agent that is used to lower and elevated body temp
antiseptic
an agent that works against sepsis
antitussive
an agent that works against coughing
asepsis
without decay; sterile, free from all living microorganisms
biopsy
surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic exam
cachexia
condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting
chemotherapy
the use of chemical agents in the treatment of disease
chronic
denotes a disease with little change or of slow progression
diagnosis
identifying a disease or disorder
diaphoresis
profuse sweating
disease
An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally
etiology
study of the causes of diseases
excision
process of cutting out; surgical removal
febrile
pertaining to a fever
illness
state of being sick
incision
cutting into
malaise
a general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness
malignant
pertaining to the spreading process of cancer
necrosis
abnormal condition of tissue death
oncology
the study and treatment of tumors
pallor
lack of color, pale
paracentesis
surgical puncture of a body cavity for fluid removal
prognosis
prediction of the course of a disease and the recovery rate
prophylactic
preventing or protection against disease or pregnancy
pyrogenic
a fever
radiology
study of x-rays and other imaging modalities
syndrome
a group of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterizes a specific disease of pathological condition
thermometer
an instrument used to measure degree of heat
triage
a system of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority of need and treatment
Bx
biopsy
Derm
dermatology
Dx
diagnosis
ENT
ear, nose, throat
FP
family practice
Gyn or Gyne
gynecology
Neuro
neurology
OB
obstetrics
Path
pathology
Peds
pediatrics
Psych
psychiatry, psychology
Anesthesiology
Specialty of anesthesia for partial or complete loss of sensation
Bariatrics
branch that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity
Cardiology
study of the heart
Dermatology
study of the skin
Endocrinology
study of the endocrine system
Epidemiology
the branch which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases
Family Practice
provides care for all members of a family
Gastroenterology
study of the stomach and intestines
Gerontology
study of elderly
Gynecology
study of the female reproductive system and its diseases
Hematology
study of blood
Infection Disease
manages complex infections
Internist
cares for adults or older teens
Nephrology
study of the kidney
Neurology
study of the nervous system
Obstetrics
branch of medicine that pertains to the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period
Oncology
study of tumors
Ophthalmology
study of the eye
Orthopedic surgery
study of surgery of the bones and locomotor structures of the body
Otorhinolaryngology
the study of the ears, nose, and throat
Pathology
the science of the causes and effects of diseases
Pediatrics
study of care and treatment of children
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairment or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons
Psychiatry
the branch of medicine that deals the study, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders
Pulmonology
the study of pulmonary diseases
Radiology
branch of medicine concerned with imaging
Rheumatology
study and treatment of rheumatic diseases
Urology
study of the urinary system
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