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Glossary of Health Terms
Enjoy our small collection of health related terms and definitions.
Allergy & Immunology
Allergists treat allergies, asthma, hay fever and sinus problems.

Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologist use drugs or other agents to block the sensation of pain.

Cardiology
Cardiologist focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiovascular surgeons provide surgical treatment of the heart, lungs, esophagus and blood vessels.

Dermatology
Dermatologist diagnose and treat skin, hair and nail disorders.

Emergency
Emergency physicians provide treatment of urgent conditions arising from illness or injury.

Endocrinology
Endocrinologists diagnose and treat disorders related to hormone producing glands.

Family Practice
Family practice physicians provide healthcare for the entire family.

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders of the digestive system.

Internal Medicine
Internal medicine physicians diagnose and treat disorders of the internal organs.

Nephrology
Nephrologists diagnose and treat kidney diseases.

Neurology
Neurologists diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ob-Gyn physicians focus on women's health needs before, during and after pregnancy. They also provide medical and surgical treatment of the female reproductive and urinary systems.

Oncology & Hematology
Oncologists and hematologists treat abnormal cell or tissue growth, such as cancer and abnormalities in the blood.

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye.

Otolaryngology
Otolaryngologists treat medical problems of the ears, nose and throat, and provide surgical treatment when necessary.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral surgeons diagnose and treat diseases of the mouth, teeth, jaws and facial structures.

Orthopedics
Orthopedic physicians treat injuries of the skeletal system, joints and muscles.

Pathology
Pathologists examine body tissues, blood and other body fluids, and perform autopsies.

Pediatrics
Pediatricians provide healthcare for children from birth through the teen years.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic surgeons provide treatment through reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

Psychiatry
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illnesses.

Pulmonology
Pulmonologists diagnose and treat lung diseases.

Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncologists use radiation techniques to treat abnormal cell or tissue growth such as cancer.

Radiology
Radiologists use radiation techniques to diagnose diseased or injured internal structures.

Rheumatology
Rheumatologists diagnose and treat diseases of the joints.

Surgery
Surgeons provide treatment of diseases, injuries and deformities through surgical removal and repair.

Urology
Urologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the urinary tract in men, women and children.


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