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Anatomy is the study of the structure and organization of living creatures, including the physical structure of the body, the location of organs and tissues, and their interconnections.
Endocrinology is the medical specialty concerned with the study of hormones and the glands that make them, as well as how they regulate the body's metabolism and growth.
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and causes of disease in populations, as well as the transmission and prevention of disease.
Geriatrics refers to the medical specialty concerned with the health of older persons, particularly the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases and ailments.
Hematology is the medical specialty concerned with the study of blood, particularly blood cells and coagulation.
Immunology is the study of the immune system, including how it recognizes and protects against microbial and viral invaders.
Microbiology The scientific study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungus, and parasites.
Neurology is the medical specialty concerned with the nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.
Oncology the medical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of cancer, including its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Paediatrics refers to the medical specialty concerned with the health of newborns, children, and adolescents, including the prevention and treatment of pediatric diseases and ailments.
Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of illness, including structural and functional alterations in organs, tissues, and cells as a result of disease.
Pharmacology The study of pharmaceuticals and their effects on the body, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.
Physiology is the study of the mechanical, physical, and metabolic processes required for life in living creatures.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and emotional disorders.
Radiology is the medical specialty that use imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to diagnose and treat disease.
Therapeutics the study of the treatment of diseases, including the use of pharmaceuticals, surgical procedures, and other medical interventions.