Medical and Applied Sciences

Complete the statement that describe each area of study.

The study of or dealing with…
1. oncology study of cancer

2. gerontology study of old age

3. pathology study of diseases

4. cardiology study of the heart

5. obstetrics study of pregnancy

6. epidemiology study if analysis

7. pediatrics study of infants

8. immunology study of the immune system

9. dermatology study of skin care

10. neurology study of the nervous system

11. pharmacology study of medicine

12. orthopedics study of surgery

13. toxicology study of adverse affects

14. radiology study of xrays

15. pulmonology study of the respiratory system

16. endocrinology study of the endocrine system

17. gynecology study of female systems and parts

18. opthalmology study of eye diseases

19. podiatry study of feet

20. otolaryngology study of ENT

21. gastroenterology study of the stomach

22. urology the study of medicine

23. phlebotomy blood withdraws

24. psychiatry study of the mind

How Well Do You Know Medical Acronyms?

P.T. ___physical therapy
_______________________________
R.N. ______registered nurse
___________________________
M.D. _______doctor of medicine
__________________________
E.M.T. ______Emergency medical
technician,_________________________
D.M.D. Doctor of Dental Medicine
P.A. ____physician assistant ______________________________
O.T. ______ occupational therapy___________________________
L.P.N ______licensed practical nurse__________________________
D.V.M _______ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine________________________