Medical Terminology

Medical SpecialistList 12

Chapter 5

Allergist

• Treatment of ___________ reactions• Treatment of

hypersensitivity reactions

Anesthesiologist

• Administration of agents for loss of ___________• Administration of

agents for loss of sensation

Cardiologist

• Treatment of _______disease• Treatment of

heart disease

Dermatologist

• Treatment of ______disease• Treatment of

skin disease

Emergency practitioner

• _________evaluation and treatment of people with acute _____& _____ in the hospital setting

• Immediate evaluation and treatment of people with acute injury & illness in the hospital setting

Endocrinologist

• Treatment of _________gland disorders• Treatment of

endocrine gland disorders

Gastroenterologist

• Treatment of _____& _____ disorders• Treatment of

stomach & intestinal disorders

Geriatrician

• Treatment of disease of ______• Treatment of

disease of old age

Gynecologist

• Surgery & treatment of the female __________ system• Surgery & treatment of the female

reproductive system

Hematologist

• Treatment of ________ disorders• Treatment of

blood disorders

Internist

• Comprehensive care to ______ in an ______or hospital• Comprehensive care to adults in an

office or hospital

Nephrologist

• Treatment of ________ disease• Treatment of

kidney disease

Neurologist

• Treatment of _____ disorders

• Treatment of nerve disorders

Obstetrician

• Treatment of _______women; _________ of babies• Treatment of pregnant women;

delivery of babies

Oncologist

• Diagnosis and medical treatment of _______& __________ tumors

• Diagnosis and medical treatment of malignant & benign tumors

Ophthalmologist

• Surgical and medical treatment of ______ disorders• Surgical and

medical treatment of eye disorders

Orthopedist

• Surgical treatment of_____, ______ & _______• Surgical

treatment of bones, muscles & joints

Otolaryngologist

• Treatment of the_____, ____ & ___• Treatment of

the ear, nose & throat• ENT

Pathologist

• Diagnosis of ________by analysis of cells• Diagnosis of

disease by analysis of cells

Pediatrician

• Treatment of diseases of_______• Treatment of

diseases of children

Psychiatrist

• Treatment of _______ disorders• Treatment of

mental disorders

Radiologist

• Examination of _____to determine a diagnosis; includes interpretation of _______images and ___ and nuclear medicine as well• Examination of x-rays to determine a

diagnosis; includes interpretation of ultrasound images and MRI and nuclear medicine as well

Rheumatologist

• Treatment of _____ & _______ disorders• Treatment of joint & muscle

disorders

Urologist

• Treatment of the _______ tract• Treatment of the urinary tract