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
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