Medical Specialties

5. (two words)Specialty focused on diagnosing and treating complex non-surgical illnesses in adults.
6. Deals with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
12. Branch of medicine dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
13. Studies the hormone system, including the thyroid, adrenal glands, and diabetes.
17. Focuses on the health of the respiratory system, including the lungs and bronchial tubes.
18. Uses imaging techniques, such as X-rays and MRI, to diagnose and treat diseases.
19. Deals with the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye.
21. Medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

1. (two words) Professional who assesses the risk of inherited conditions and helps families understand them.
2. Treats conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and bones, such as arthritis.
3. The study of blood and blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
4. Specializes in conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.
7. Deals with diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.
8. (two words)Specialty focused on surgical and non-surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles).
9. (two words)Specialty focused on diagnosing and managing illnesses caused by microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
10. Public health branch that investigates the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in a defined population.
11. (two words)Aims to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, improving quality of life for both the patient and the family.
14. Focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
15. The study of the causes and effects of disease, often involving lab analysis of tissue samples.
16. Focuses on the health of the female reproductive system.
20. Specializes in conditions related to the heart and blood vessels.