MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
the science of the
description of glands. — adenographic, adj.
the branch of medicine
concerned with the study of the glands. — adenological, adj. —
adenologist, n.
the medical specialty
concerned with the health of those engaged in flying within the earth’s
atmosphere.
a physician who
specializes in the treatment of allergies.
the branch of medicine
dealing with the study of allergies. — allergologist, n.
Obsolete, any restorative or plastic surgery.
the study and description
of the body. — anatomist, n. — anatomie, adj.
the branch of medical
science that studies anesthesia and anesthetics. — anesthesiologist,
anaesthesiologist, anesthetist, anaesthetist, n.
the branch of anatomy
dealing with the description of the joints.
the study and treatment
of the joints.
1. the branch of medical science that studies
hearing, especially impaired hearing.
2. the treatment of persons with impaired hearing. — audiologist,
n.
a form of auscultation in
which the practitioner learns the condition of the patient’s chest from the way
in which his own voice is modified as he speaks against the chest. See also deafness.
the study or examination
of bacteria using a microscope. — bacterioscopist, n.
the removal of a fragment
of living tissue from the body for medical study. — bioptic, adj.
the process of examining
a body to find out if it is alive.
the study, diagnosis, and
treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. — cardiologist, n.
— cardiological, adj.
a medical treatise on
bile.
the branch of medical
science that studies cartilages.
the science and
profession that treats the diseases and malformations of the teeth, gums, and
mouth. — dentist, n.
a physician who
specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin and
integument.
the study of diseases
that affect the ligaments or tendons.
the branch of medical
science that deals with diagnosis.
the branch of physiology
that concerns itself with the electrical phenomena of living organisms. —
electrophysiological, adj.
the treatment of disease
by electrical shock and other techniques using electricity. Also called electrotherapy.
— electrotherapeutic, electrotherapeutical, adj.
electrotherapeutics. —
electrotherapist, n.
the study of agents that
cause vomiting. — emetic, n., adj.
that branch of medicine
that deals with menstruation and its related disorders. — emmenologist, n.
the branch of medical
science concerned with endocrine glands and their secretions. —
endocrinologist, n. — endocrinologie, endocrinological, adj.
a dentist who specializes
in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and
periapical tissues of the teeth.
the study of the
intestines. — enterologic, enterological, adj. — enterologist,
n.
1. the study of the relationships of the
various factors determining the frequency and distribution of diseases in a
human community.
2. the field of medicine that attempts to determine the exact causes of
localized outbreaks of disease. — epidemiologist, n. —
epidemiologie, epidemiological, adj.
a dentist who specializes
in the extraction of teeth.
the medical system of
Galen, a blend of humoralism and Pythagorean number lore. — galenic, adj.
a physician, usually an
internist, who specializes in diseases of the stomach, intestine and associated
organs.
the study of stomach
functions and disorders. — gastrologist, gastrologer, n. —
gastrological, adj.
a physician who
specializes in the care of the elderly.
1. the science dealing with the diseases,
debilities, and care of aged persons.
2. the study of the physical process and problems of aging; gerontology.
— geriatrie, adj. — geriatrist, geriatrician, geriatry, n.
a dental specialty
concerned with the care and treatment of the dental problems of the aged. —
gerodontist, n.
a physician who
specializes in the care, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the female
reproductive system.
the branch of medical
science that studies ulcers. — helcologist, n.
the branch of medical
science that studies the liver. — heparologist, n.
the study and treatment
of the liver. — hepatologist, n. — hepatological, adj.
Pathology. 1. the study and treatment of
hernias.
2. a work on hernias. — herniologist, n. — herniologic,
herniological, adj.
1. an abnormality in tissue structure,
arrangement, or manner of formation.
2. the study of abnormalities in tissue structure or organization. —
heterologous, adj.
scientific study of the
uterus.
the branch of medicine
that deals with remedies.
1. the science of medicine or healing.
2. Rare. a treatise on medicine and physicians.
1. the branch of immunology that studies
immunity in relation to genetic formation.
2. the study of genetic relationships between animals by comparing
immunological reactions. — immunogenetic, adj.
the branch of biomedical
science that studies immunity from disease and the production of such immunity.
— immunologist, n. — immunologie, immunological, adj.
a physician who
specializes in industrial medical problems.
a physician who
specializes in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of disease.
suppression of the
process of perspiration.
the branch of medicine
that concerns itself with muscular exercise as a cure for disease. Also called kinesipathy.
the study and treatment
of the larynx. — laryngologist, n. — laryngological, adj.
the brand of medical
science that studies leprosy and its treatment. — leprologist, n.
Rare. a gymnastic treatment for disease, named
after a Swedish physician, Peter H. Ling.
a description of the
origin and function of the lymphatic system.
the study and treatment
of body fluids and elementary tissues.
a healing system based on
the theory that disease or illness is caused by strained ligaments and other
problems of connective tissue and can be treated by massage. — naprapath,
n.
the art and science of
diagnosis and treatment of the newborn. — neonatologist, n.
the branch of medical
science that studies the kidneys. — nephrologist, n.
a physician who
specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nerves and
nervous system.
the structure and
arrangement of the nervous system in relation to function.
a physician who
specializes in diseases or disorders of the nerves. Also neuropathist.
the branch of medicine
that studies and treats the morphological and other features of nervous system
disease. — neuropathologist, n. — neuropathologic,
neuropathological, adj.
the branch of medicine that
specializes in care of women before, during and after childbirth. —
obstetrician, n. — obstetric, obstetrical, adj.
1. the study of tumors.
2. the totality of medical knowledge concerning tumors. — oncologist,
n. — oncologic, adj.
the medical specialty
that studies and treats diseases of the eye. — ophthalmologist, n.
— ophthalmological, adj.
the treatment of illness
and disease with extracts made from certain glands of animals, as the thyroid
or adrenal glands. Also called organotherapy.
1. the theory that all symptoms are due to
organic disease.
2. the theory that each of the organs of the body has its own special
constitution. — organicist, n. — organicistic, adj.
opotherapy.
the branch of dentistry
that specializes in treatment of malformed teeth and oral problems. —
orthodontist, n. — orthodontic, adj.
the treatment of illness
or disease without the use of drugs.
the branch of surgery
that is specially concerned with the preservation and restoration of function
of the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures. —
orthopedist, n. — orthopedic, adj.
the use of mechanical
apparatus or devices to correct bodily deformities.
the branch of psychiatry
that deals with incipient disorders of mind and conduct, especially in
childhood and youth. — orthopsychiatrist, n. —
orthopsychiatric, orthopsychiatrical, adj.
1. the scientific study of bones and their
diseases.
2. the totality of medical knowledge concerning the bones of the
skeletal system. Also called skeletology. — osteologist, n.
— osteologie, osteological, adj.
a medical specialty that
emphasizes manipulation of the skeleton to treat illnesses. — osteopath,
n. — osteopathie, adj.
the medical practice
dealing with the ear, nose, and throat; otology and laryngology combined for
medical study or practice. — otolaryngologist, n. —
otolaryngological, adj.
the medical specialty
that studies and treats diseases of the ear. — otologist, n. —
otological, adj.
otolaryngology. —
otorhinolaryngologist, n. — otorhino-laryngologic,
otorhinolaryngological, adj.
the study of the signs
that reveal certain physical conditions. — pathognomonic, adj.
the branch of medicine
that specializes in the study of disease. — pathologist, n.
the branch of medicine
that specializes in the care of infants, children and adolescents. —
pediatrician, n. — pediatrie, adj.
the branch of dentistry
that specializes in the care of children’s teeth. — pedodontist, n.
— pedodontic, adj.
a mania for medicines.
Physiology. the study and treament of the pharynx. —
pharyngologist, n. — pharyngological, adj.
stethography, def. 2.
the medical use of
natural, nonmanufactured agents. — physiatrical, adj.
a physician who
specializes in the use of physical therapy for treatment or rehabilitation
following disease, trauma, or surgery.
1. the branch of medical science that studies
the functions of living organisms or their parts.
2. the organic processes or functions of an organism or any of its
parts. — physiologist, n. — physiologic, physiological, adj.
the study of the forces
involved in respiration.
a procedure for tracing
the movements of the chest in respiration, obtained with a pneumatograph. —
pneumatogram, n.
1. the science of medicinal dosage.
2. a system of dosage. — posologic, posological, adj.
the branch of medicine
concerned with the disorders of the rectum and anus. — proctologist, n.
— proctologic, proctological, adj.
the branch of surgery
dealing with the replacement of missing limbs or organs with artificial
substitutes. — prosthetic, adj.
the branch of medicine
that is concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness,
using both medical and psychological therapies. — psychiatrist, n.
— psychiatrie, adj.
1. the branch of medicine that studies the
causes and nature of mental disease.
2. the pathology of mental disease. — psychopathologist, n.
— psychopathologie, psychopathological, adj.
the study of drugs that
effect emotional and mental states. — psychopharmacologic, psychopharmacological,
adj.
the branch of medical
science that studies the relation between psychical and emotional states and
physical symptoms. — psychosomaticist, n. — psychosomatic,
adj.
the medical specialty
involving the use of radiation for diagnosis and therapy. — radiologist,
n. — radiologie, radiological, adj.
the treatment of
diseases, especially malignant cancer, with radium or other radioactive
substances. Also called radium therapy.
a form of therapy using
heat from a shortwave radio or diathermy apparatus.
the science and use of x
rays, especially in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease. —
roentgenologist, röntgenologist, n.
treatment of disease and
illness by means of x rays.
Archaic. the anatomy of the soft parts of the body.
Cf. osteology.
1. the science of the preparation and use of
serums.
2. the study of serums. — serologist, n. — serological,
adj.
treatment of illness or
disease by means of serum obtained from inoculated animals.
the measurement of the
breathing capacity of the lungs. — spirometer, n.
1. the use of a recording instrument to
register movements of the chest.
2. the use of an instrument to record sounds made by the action of the
heart. Also called phonocardiography. — stethographic, adj.
the branch of medicine
concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the mouth. —
stomatologist, n. — stomatologic, stomatological, adj.
the anatomy of the
ligaments of the body; the science or study of ligaments.
the scientific
description of the tendons. — tenographic, tenographical, adj.
the study and treatment
of the tendons.
the art of healing. —
thereologist, n.
the scientific study of
poisons, their detection and actions, and the treatment of the conditions they
cause. — toxicologist, n. — toxicologie, toxicological, adj.
the science of wounds and
their treatment. — traumatologist, n.
the use of the
urethroscope to examine the urethra.
urology, def. 2.
measurement of the
specific gravity of urine, by means of an urinometer.
examination of the urine
for diagnostic purposes. — urinoscopic, uroscopic, adj.
1. a treatise on urine.
2. the branch of medicine that studies diseases of the kidneys, of the
urinary tract, etc. Also called urinology.
3. Obsolete, the study of the composition and production of
urine. — urologist, n. — urologie, urological, adj.
the study of the diseases
that are communicated by sexual intercourse. — venereologist, n. —
venereological, adj.
the branch of medical
science that studies viruses and the diseases they cause. — virologist, n.
— virological, adj.
