Chabner- Medical Terminology; Chapter 5: Medical Specialists and Case Reports

Anesthesiology

Administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation

Dermatology

Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

Emergency medicine

care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action

Family practice

primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis

Internal medicine

diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults.

Ophthalmology

Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

Pathology

Diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease

Pediatrics

diagnosis and treatment of children's disorders

Psychiatry

Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind

Radiology

Diagnosis using x-ray studies including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Surgery

Treatment by manual (SURG-means hand) or operative methods

allergist

treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

anesthesiologist

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

cardiologist

treatment of heart disease

cardiovascular surgeon

surgery on the heart and blood vessels

colorectal surgeon

surgery on the colon and rectum

dermatologist

treatment of skin disorders

emergency practitioner

immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

endocrinologist

treatment of endocrine gland disorders

family practitioner

primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

gastroenterologist

treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

geriatrician

treatment of diseases of old age

gynecologist

surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system

hematologist

treatment of blood disorders

hospitalist

general medical care of hospitalized patients

infectious disease specialist

treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, others)

internist

adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

nephrologist

treatment of kidney diseases

neurologist

treatment of nerve disorders

neurosurgeon

surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

obstetrician

treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies

oncologist

diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

ophthalmologist

surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

orthopedist

surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

otolaryngologist

surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

pathologist

diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

pediatrician

treatment of diseases of children

physiatrist

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

psychiatrist

treatment of mental disorders

pulmonologist

treatment of lung diseases

radiologist

examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine studies

radiation oncologist

treatment of disease with high energy radiation

rheumatologist

treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

thoracic surgeon

surgery on chest organs

urologist

surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders

cardi/o

heart

col/o

colon (large intestine)

dermat/o

skin

endocrin/o

endocrine glands

enter/o

intestines

esthesi/o

sensation

Ulcerative colitis

-type pf inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

-confined to colon

Crohn's disease

-type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

-affects last part of the small intestine and may involve other areas of GI tract

gastr/o

stomach

ger/o

old age

gynec/o

woman, female

hemat/o

blood

iatr/o

treatment

laryng/o

voice box

lymph/o

lymph

axillary

armpit

inguinal

groin

cervical

neck

mediastinal

area between lungs

nephr/o

kidney

neur/o

nerve

nos/o

disease

obstetr/o

midwife

comi/o

to care for

odont/o

tooth

orth/o

straight

onc/o

tumor

ophthalm/o

eye

opt/o

eye

optic/o

eye

ped/o

Child

metr/o

to measure

ot/o

ear

path/o

disease

periodontist

dental specialist with area of expertise in GUMS

peri-

surrounding

endodontist

dental specialist with area of expertise in root canal therapy (the root canal is the inner part of a tooth containing blood vessels and nerves)

pedodontist

dental specialist with an area of expertise in children

prosthodontist

dental specialist with an area of expertise in replacement of missing teeth with artificial appliances

Prosth/o

artificial replacement

psych/o

mind

pulmon/o

lung

radi/o

x-rays

rect/o

rectum

-cele

hernia or protrusion

rheumat/o

flow, fluid

rhin/o

nose

thorac/o

chest

ur/o

urinary tract

vascul/o

blood vessels

acute myocardial ischemia

sudden decrease in blood flow to heart muscle

angina

sharp pain in the chest resulting from a decrease in blood supply to heart muscle. Also called angina pectoris (PECT/O means chest)

antiarrhythmic

pertaining to a drug that works against or prevents abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmia)

anticoagulant

drug that prevents clotting (coagulation).

-given when there is a danger of clot formation in blood vessels, as may happen after heart attack

coronary angiogram

x-ray record of blood vessels surrounding the heart