abbreviations
abbreviations
study of
medical terminology
random
100

Dia-

complete 

100

pseudo-

false

100

Neurology 

the study of the nervous system

100

Orthodonist 

A doctor specializing in in straightening teeth 

100

Urology 

the study of the structures of the urinary tract and urine 

200

post

after

200

-al

pertaining to

200

Cardiology 

the study of the heart 
200

Psychiatry

The practice of diagnosing and treating mental (Behavioral) disorders 

200

Gynecoloy

the study of diseases of women 

300

trans-

across 

300

hypodermic

under the skin

300

Gastroenterology 

the study of the stomach and intestines 
300

Pediatrics 

the medical specialty concerned with the care of children 

300

Obstetrics 

the medical specialty concerned with caring for women during pregnancy 

400

brady- 

slow

400

necro-

death

400

Pulmnology 

The study of the lungs 
400

ventral 

pertaining to the belly side of the body 

400

onocology 

the study of tumors 

500

tachy-

fast

500

-therapy

treatment 

500

Dermatology 

the study of the skin 


500

Lateral 

toward the side of the body; away from the midline 

500

pathology 

the study of of t he origin, nature and course of disease 

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