List of medical specialties
Cardiology
Cardiology (pronounced: kahr-dee-OL-uh-jee) is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
Etymology
The term "Cardiology" is derived from the Greek words "kardia," which means heart, and "logia," which means study.
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Dermatology
Dermatology (pronounced: dur-muh-TOL-uh-jee) is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.
Etymology
The term "Dermatology" is derived from the Greek words "derma," which means skin, and "logia," which means study.
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Neurology
Neurology (pronounced: nuh-ROL-uh-jee) is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Etymology
The term "Neurology" is derived from the Greek words "neuron," which means nerve, and "logia," which means study.
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Psychiatry
Psychiatry (pronounced: sy-KY-uh-tree) is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behaviour, cognition, and perceptions.
Etymology
The term "Psychiatry" is derived from the Greek words "psyche," which means soul, and "iatros," which means healer.
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