Med Term Ch. 2

having severe symptoms and lasting for a short time

a physician specializing in the study of the effects of disease on the structure of the body

the study of the effects of disease on the structure of the body

the science of the structure of living organisms

a physician who specializes in the administation of anesthetics during surgery

the branch of medicine that studies anesthesia and anesthetics

pertaining to or producing anesthsia; an agent that produces anesthesia

a nurse or technician trained to administer anesthetics

not malignant; not recurrent; favorable for recovery

a potentially dangerous infectious agent such as may be found in a clinical microcbiology laboratory or used in experimental studies on genetic recombination

a malignant tumor; cancerous tumor

pertaining to the heart

a physician who is specially trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease

the study of the heart and its functions

showing little change or slow progression over a long period

a physician specialized in the branch of pathology that is applied to the solution of clincial problems, especially the use of laboratory methods in the clinical diagnosis

the study of disease by the use of laboratory tests and methods

a psychologist who uses psychological knowledge techniques in the treatment of people who have emotional difficulties

the use of psychologic knowledge and techniques in the treatment of emotional difficulties

the branch of the healing arts concerned with the teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and restoration of defective or missing tissue; the creation of restorations, crowns, and bridges; surgical procedures performed in and about the oral caity; the practice of the dental profession collectively

pertaining to the skin

pertaining to dermatology; of or affecting the skin

pertaining to dermatology; of or affecting the skin

a specialist in skin diseases

the study of the skin and skin diseases

the art of distinguishing one disease from another; determination of the nature of a cause of disease

pertaining to diagnosis

medical speciality that deals with acutely ill or injured patients who require immediate medical treatment

secreting internally; applied to organs that secrete hormones into the bloodstream

a physician who treats diseases arising from disordered internal secretions

the science that studies the endocrine glands and the hormones they produce

occurring suddenly in numbers clearly in excess of normal expectancy

a specialist in epidemiology

the study of the relationships of factors determining the frequency and distribution of disease in the human community; the field of medicine dealing with the determination of causes of localized outbreaks of infection or other disease of recognized cause

the medical specialty concerned with the planning and pricision of the comprehensive primary health care of all family members, regardless of age or sex, on a continuing basis

a branch of medicine that deals with the application of medical knowledge to the purposes of law

pertaining to the stomach

a physician who specializes in the stomach and instestines and their diseases

the study of the stomach and intestines and associated diseases

a specialist in geriatrics

the branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age

the branch of science that deals with the problems of aging in all of its aspects

an aggregation of cells that are specialized to secrete or excrete materials not related to their ordinary needs

a physician who treats diseases of the female sex

the branch of medicine that treats female diseases, especially those of the genital and urinary systems

considering a person as a functioning whole

a person who makes a special study of immunology

the branch of medical science concerned with the response of the organism to antigenic challenge, recognition of self from nonself, and all of the aspects oif immune phenomena

a branch of medicine that deals specifically with diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of internal structures of the body

a specialist in internal medicine

the organ of voice; the air passage between the lower pharynx and the trachea

one who is a graduate of a school of practical nursing and who performs certain services to the sick under the supervision of a registered nurse

a graduate of a school of practical nursing who has been legally authorized to practice

tending to grow worse and thereatening to result in death

one who has recieved formal training in laboratory techniques in a 2-year associate degree program

one who is skilled in the performance of clinical laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of disease and evaluation of patient progress. In general, the technologist has completed 4 years of specialized education in medical technology

a physician who specializes in care of the newborn

the branch of medicine dealing with treatment of the newborn infant

a specialist in the treatment of nervous disease

the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the nervous system

any of the conducting cells of the nervous system

a surgeon who specializes in work on the nervous system

surgery of the nervous system

an individual educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery

pertaining to obstetrics

pertaining to obstetrics

a physcian who specializes in the treatment of pregnacy, labor, and delivery

a branch of surgery that deals with the management of pregnancy and delivery

an allied health professional who is nationally certified to practice occupational therapy

a specialist in the study and treatment of tumors

study of tumors

pertaining to the eye

pertaining to ophthalmology

pertaining to ophthalmology

a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease

the study of the eye and its diseases

pertaining to vision

one who is a specialist in filling prescriptions for corrective lenses for eyeglasses and contact lenses

a specialist in optomertry

the professional practice of primary eye and vision care for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of associated disorders and for the improvement of vision by the prescription of spectacles and by the use of other functional, optical, and pharmaceutical means regulated by state laws

pertaining to the oral cavity or mouth

a physician specialized in oral surgery

a surgeon who specializes in orthopedics

the branch of surgery specially concerned with the presercation and restoration of the function of the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures

an orthopedic surgeon

pertaining to the ear

a physician that specializes in otolaryngology

the branch of medicine concerned with medical and surgical treatment of the head and neck, including the ears, nose, and throat

a physician trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and disorders of the ear

the study of the ear, including the diagnosis and treatment of its diseases and disorders

indicating or caused by some morbid process

indicating or caused by some morbid process

the study of the changes caused by disease in the structure of functions of the body

pertaining to pediatrics

a physician who specializes in the treatment of children's diseases

the branch of medicine that is devoted to the study of children's diseases

one who is licensed to prepare, sell, or dispense drugs and compounds and to make up prescriptions

the study of drugs and their origin, properties, and effects on living systems

the science of preparing, compouding, and dispensing medicines; a place where drugs and medicinal supplies are prepared, compounded, and dispensed

one skilled in the techniques of physical therapy and qualified to adminster treatments prescribed by a physician

a profession that is responsible for pain management of the paitents movement system

one who has been trained in an accredited program and certified by an appropriate board to perform certain physician's duties including history taking, physical examination, diagnostic teasts, treatment and certain minor surgical procedures, all under the responsible supervision of a licensed physician

surgery that is concerned with restoration, reconstruction, correction, or improvement in the shape and appearance of the body structures

the branch of medicine that aims at prevention of disease and promotion of health

a physician who usually is the first physician to examine a patient and who recommends seconday care physicians with expertise in the patient's specific health problem, if further treatment is needed

a physician who specializes in psychiatry

the branch of medicine that deals with the recognition and treatment of mental disorders

the medical specialty that treats cancer with ionizing radiation

having to do with radiology; having to do with radiant energy

one who specializes in the use of x-rays and radioactive isotopes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and who works under the supervision of a radiologist

a physician who uses roentgen rays, radium, and other forms of radiant energy in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

the science concerned with the use of various forms of radiant energy in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

permitting the passage of x-rays or other forms of radiant energy

impervious to x-ray or other forms of radiation

the treatment of disease by ionizing radiation

a graduate nurse who is registered and licemsed to practice by a state board of nurse examiners or other state authority

the branch of medicine that deals with restoring a person's ability to live and work as normally as possible after a disabling injury or illness

a diminution or abatement of the symptoms of a disease; also the period during which such diminution occurs

one skilled in the techniques of respiratory therapy

treatment to preserve or improve pulmonary function

any of a variety or disordersmarked by inflamation, degeneration, or metabolic derangement of the connective tissue structures of the body, especially the joints and related structures

a specialist in rheumatic conditions

the branch of medicine dealing with rheumatic disorders

a specialist in rhinology

the medical specialty that deals with the nose and its diseases

the branch of radiology that deals with x-rays

the branch of medicine that treats diseases, injuries, and deformities by manual or operative methods; the place in a hospital where surgery is performed

pertaining to therapeutics or therapy; curative

treatment of disease

the sorting and prioritizing of patients for treatment

pertaining to urine

pertaining to the urinary system

pertaining to the urinary system

a physician who specializes in treatment of the urinary tract

the branch of medicine that deals with the urinary tract