Branches of medical science - synonyms or

related words
aetiology

noun
the study of the causes of diseases

bioengineering

noun
the use of engineering for medical purposes, for example the use of artificial body parts,
organs etc to replace damaged ones

biomedicine

noun
the principles of biology and biochemistry applied to the practice of medicine

biomedicine

noun
the study of the effect of the environment on the body under extreme conditions, especially in
space travel

cardiology

noun
the area of medicine that deals with the heart and the diseases that affect it

chiropody

noun
the area of medicine that deals with peoples feet

cytology

noun
the study of how cells grow and change, for example cells that cause cancer

dentistry

noun
the study of peoples teeth and how to treat problems of the teeth and mouth

dietetics

noun
the scientific study of how food affects your health

embryology

noun
the scientific study of embryos

ENT

abbreviation
ear, nose, and throat

epidemiology

noun
the scientific study of infectious diseases and their causes

general practice

noun
the work of a doctor who treats people for a wide range of medical problems, rather than
concentrating on a specific type of medical problem

genetics

noun
the study of how the individual features and behaviour of living things are passed on through
their genes

geriatrics

noun
the medical study, treatment, and care of old people and their diseases

gerontology

noun
the scientific study of old age

GP

noun
general practice

gynaecology

noun
the type of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of medical conditions and
diseases that affect women and their reproductive organs

gynecology

the American spelling of gynaecology

haematology

noun
the scientific study of blood

hematology

noun
the American spelling of haematology

immunology

noun
the study of how diseases can be prevented and how the immune system works

medicine

noun
the study and practice of treating or preventing illnesses and injuries

neurology

noun

the study of your nervous system and the diseases that affect it. A doctor who is an expert in
this subject is called a neurologist.

neuroscience

noun
the scientific study of the nervous system

nutrition

noun
the science of food and its effect on health and growth

obstetrics

noun
the part of medicine that deals with pregnant women and childbirth

oncology

noun
the study and treatment of cancer

orthopaedics

noun
the part of medicine that deals with the treatment of orthopaedic injuries or diseases

orthopedics

an American spelling of orthopaedics

paediatrics

noun
the part of medical science that deals with children and the treatment of their illnesses

pathology

noun
the study of the causes of diseases and how they affect people

pediatrics

the American spelling of paediatrics

pharmacology

noun
the scientific study of medicines and drugs used for treating medical conditions

pharmacy

noun
the scientific study of methods of preparing medicines and drugs used for treating medical
conditions

radiology

noun
a medical treatment in which radiation is used for treating an illness, or the study of this type
of treatment. Someone who is trained in radiology is a radiologist.

rheumatology

noun
the area of medicine that deals with rheumatism. A doctor who works in this area is called a
rheumatologist.

urology

noun
the study of diseases of the urinary system, or medical treatment for them

virology

noun
the treatment and study of illnesses caused by viruses

ophthalmology