Med Term Chapter 5 10/20/21
radiologist
Examines x-ray images to diagnose disease
hematologist
Treats blood disorders
The physician who treats female diseases
gynecologist
colitis
inflammation of the colon
otitis
inflammation of the ear
enteritis
inflammation of the intestines (usually small intestine)
Study of tumors
oncology
Diagnosis and treatment of often complex medical disorders in adult patients
Internal medicine
pediatrician
Treats disorders of childhood
dermatologist
Treats disorders of the skin
endocrinologist
Treats thyroid and pituitary gland disorders
Radiation oncologist
Treats tumors using high-energy radiation
Which medical specialist works with Hay fever (hypersensitivity reaction)?
allergist
Who performs skin testing to determine sensitivity to antigens?
allergist
Administration of agents that produce loss of sensation/awareness
anesthesiology
Who performs catheter and IV line insertion for sedation during surgery?
ansthesiologist
A doctor who takes care of patients practices ________________________________ medicine.
clinical
Removal of the large intestine
colectomy
Opening of the large intestine to the outside of the body
colostomy
Which medical specialist works with thyroid gland enlargement?
endocrinologist
Who tests serum (blood) level of hormones?
endocrinologist
cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
The physician who treats stomach and intestinal disorders
gastroenterologist
Who performs an esophagoscopy or a colonoscopy?
gastroenterologist
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of older people is a/an
geriatrician
Who performs a pap smear (microscopic examination of cells from the cervix and organs); hysterectomy ?
gynecologist
Which medical specialist works with anemia?
hematologist
Who performs blood cell counts; bone marrow biopsy?
hematologist
A physician who cares for hospitalized patients is a/an
hospitalist
thoracotomy
incision of the chest
A doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases that are caused by micro-organisms is a/an
infectious disease specialist
Inflammation of the voice box
laryngitis
Disease of lymph glands (noes)
lymphadenopathy
The physician who treats Kidney diseases
nephrologist
Which medical specialist works with kidney disease?
nephrologist
neuralgia
nerve pain
The physician who treats nerve disorders
neurologist
Which medical specialist works with cerebrovascular accidents?
neurologist
Pertaining to producing tumors
oncogenic
A doctor who treats cancerous tumors is a/an
oncologist
The physician who treats Tumors
oncologist
Which medical specialist works with breast cancer?
oncologist
nephrostomy
opening from the kidney to the outside of the body
A doctor who specializes in surgery and medical treatment of disorders of the eye is a/an
ophthalmologist
The physician who treats eye disorders
ophthalmologist
Who performs vision tests; retinoscopy?
ophthalmologist
A medical professional who grinds lenses and fills prescriptions for eye glasses is a/an
optician
A medical professional (nonphysician) who examines eyes, prescribes eyeglasses, and treats eye disorders is a/an
optometrist
A doctor who reads biopsy samples and performs autopsies is a/an
pathologist
Diagnosis of disease by examining cells and tissues
pathology
nosocomial
pertaining to a disease acquired in the hospital
iatrogenic
pertaining to an abnormal condition that is produced by treatment
pulmonary
pertaining to the lungs
laryngeal
pertaining to the voice box
Which medical specialist works with rehabilitation after herniated disk?
physiatrist
gastroscopy
process of visual examination of the stomach (using an endoscope)
The physician who treats mental disorders
psychiatrist
Who performs personality and mental function tests?
psychiatrist
Treatment of the mind
psychotherapy
pathology
study of disease
anesthesiology
study of loss of sensation or feeling
A doctor who operates on patients is a/an
surgeon
radiotherapy
treatment of disease using high-energy radiation
Which medical specialist works with urinary bladder displacement?
urologist
Removal of a nerve
Neurectomy
Treatment by operation or manual (hand) methods
Surgery
Who performs ultrasound examinations of the heart; angioplasty
cardiologist
The physician who treats heart disorders
cardiologist (internist) or cardiovascular surgeon (surgeon)
Which medical specialist works with coronary artery blockages (bypass surgery)?
cardiovascular surgeon
Who performs coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)?
cardiovascular surgeon
Which medical specialist works with acne (skin disorder)?
dermatologist
Which medical specialist works with viral and bacterial diseases?
infectious disease specialist
Which medical specialist works with dislocated should bones?
orthopedist
Pain in the ear
otalgia
Incision of the chest
thoracotomy
Care of patients with illness that requires immediate action
Emergency medicine
Thoracic surgeon
Operates on the chest
Diagnosis and treatment of children's disorders
Pediatrics
Who performs a nephrectomy; cystectomy; prostatectomy ?
Urologist
Visual examination of the eye
opthalmoscopy
A doctor who performs bone surgery is a/an
orthopedist
The physician who treats broken bones
orthopedist
Which medical specialist works with otitis media?
otolaryngologist
Pertaining to producing disease
pathogenic
The physician who treats lung disorders
pulmonary specialist
Which medical specialist works with chronic bronchitis?
pulmonary specialist
A doctor who dies experiments with test tubes and laboratory equipment is interested in __________________________ medicine
research
Which medical specialist works with arthritis?
rheumatologist
Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Dermatology
Primary care of all family members on a continuing basis
Family practice
Inflammation of the kidney
Nephritis
Colorectal surgeon
Operates on the large intestine
urologist
Operates on the urinary tract
Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
Ophthalmology
Inflammation of the ear
Otitis
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind
Psychiatry
Abnormal condition of the mind
Psychosis
physiatrist
Rehabilitates after spinal injuries
Diagnosis of disease using x-rays
Radiology
obstetrician
Delivers babies
