Medical Science Branches
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Medical Science Branches
| Branches | Study |
|---|---|
| Aetiology | Study of causes of diseases |
| Cardiology | Dealing with disorders of the heart |
| Chiropody | Treatment of the feet and their ailments |
| Cytology | Deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells |
| Dentistry | Study and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity |
| Dietetics | Study of food affects on health |
| Embryology | Scientific study of embryos |
| ENT | Ear, nose, and throat |
| Epidemiology | Study of infectious diseases and their causes |
| Genetics | Study of genes and heredity |
| Geriatrics | Study, treatment, and care of old people and their diseases |
| Gerontology | Study of the aging processes and individuals |
| Gynaecology | Study and treatment of women reproductive systems |
| Haematology | Scientific study of blood |
| Immunology | Deals with the response of an organism to antigenic challenge |
| Neurology | Study of nervous system and the diseases that affect it |
| Obstetrics | Deals with the care of women during and after pregnancy |
| Oncology | Study and treatment of cancer |
| Orthopaedics | Deals with injuries and diseases of body's musculoskeletal system |
| Paediatrics | Medical science that deals with children and the treatment of their illnesses |
| Pathology | Study and diagnosis of disease |
| Pharmacology | Scientific study of medicines and drugs used for treating medical conditions |
| Radiology | Medical treatment in which radiation is used for treating an illness |
| Rheumatology | Diagnosis and therapy that deals with rheumatism |
| Urology | Study of diseases of the urinary system |
| Virology | Treatment and study of illnesses caused by viruses |
| Ophthalmology | Deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye |
| Otolaryngology | Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck |
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