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Audi/o
science concerned with the sense of hearing, especially the evaluation and measurement of impaired hearing and the rehabilitation of those with impaired hearing
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Bateri/o
scientific study of bacteria
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bi/o
scientific stufy of living organisms
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cardi/o
study of the heart and its functions
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dermat/o
the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease
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endocrin/o
study of the endocrine system
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gastr/oenter/o
study of the stomach and intestine and their disease
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gynec/o
the branch of medicine dealing with disease of the genital tract in women
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hemat/o
science dealing with the morphology of blood and blood forming tissues and with their physiology and pathology
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neur/o
the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system, both normal and diseased
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onc/o
the sum of knowledge regarding tumors; the study of tumors
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ophtalm/o
the branch of medicine dealing with the eye
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path/o
branch of medicine treating the essential nature of disease, especially changes in body tissues and organs that cause or are caused by disease
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physi/o
treats the functions of the living organisms and its parts, and the physical and chemical factors and processes involved
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protc/o
branch of medicine concerned with disorders of the rectum and anus
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psych/o
science dealing with the mind and mental processes, especially in relation to human and animal behavior
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radi/o
branch of medical science dealing with the use of x-rays, radioactive substances, and other forms of radiant energy in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
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ur/o
branch of medicine dealing with the urinary system in the gemale and the genitourinary system in the male
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phys
branch of medicine that deals with the physical restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the body structures
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psych
branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
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-esthesia
physician that specializes in anesthesiology. Administers anethetics which produce sleep and regional anesthetics which render a specific area insensible to pain
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Cardi/o
physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
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Derm/o (dermat/o)
physician specializes in the treatment of infections, growths, and injuries related to the skin
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Endocrin/o
physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the glands of internal secretion
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Gastr/ oenter/ o
physician who specializes in the study of the stomach and intestines and their diseases
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Geriatric
physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of the aging and elderly
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Gynec/o
Physician who specializes in the diseases of the genital tract in women
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Hemat/o
physician who specializes in the science of blood and blood forming tissues
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Intern
physician who specializes in the internal organs of the body and their function
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Neur/o
physician who specializes in the science of the central nervous system
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Obstetric
physician who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (state after childbirth)
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Onc/o
physician who specializes in the study of tumors
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Ophtalm/o
physician who specializes in diagnosing and prescribing treatment for defects, injuries, and diseases of the eye
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Orth/o
surgeon who specializes in the preservation and restoration of the function of the skeletal system, its articulation and associated structures
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Ot/ orhin/ olarng/ o
physician who specializes in the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
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Pediatric
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children's disease
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Phys
- specializes in prescribing and providing physical therapy and rehabilitation for patients requiring it
- one who studies body function, an authorized practitioner of medicine
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Practice
- physician who si schooled in six basic areas; internal, medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics, and community medicine.
- the practitioner can treat the whole family and coordinate specialty care if neccessary
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Proct/o
physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the rectum and anus
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Psych
physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
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Radi/o
physician who specializes in the interpretation of x-rays and other radioactive substances used for diagnostic purposes
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