Synonyms and antonyms of Branches of medical science in American Thesaurus

aetiology ()

another spelling of etiology

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)

mainly British podiatry

cytology (noun)

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

dentistry (noun)

the study of people’s 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

etiology (noun)

the study of the causes of diseases

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 behavior 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

G.P. (abbreviation)

general practice

gynaecology ()

the British spelling of gynecology

gynecology (noun)

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

haematology ()

the British spelling of hematology

hematology (noun)

the scientific study of blood

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

ob/gyn (noun)

Americaninformal obstetrics and gynecology

obstetrics (noun)

the part of medicine that deals with pregnant women and childbirth

oncology (noun)

the study and treatment of cancer

orthopedics (noun)

the part of medicine that deals with the treatment of injuries or diseases affecting bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments

paediatrics ()

the British spelling of pediatrics

pathology (noun)

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

pediatrics (noun)

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

pharmacology (noun)

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

pharmacy (noun)

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

proctology (noun)

the branch of medicine that deals with problems of the rectum and anus

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