Glossary of terms
Glossary of Medical Terms
Anatomy (əˈnætəmi): The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts. The term originates from the Greek word "anatome," which means "dissection." Related terms include Physiology, Histology, and Pathology.
Biology (baɪˈɒlədʒi): The scientific study of life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development, and evolution. The term originates from the Greek words "bios," meaning "life," and "logia," meaning "study of." Related terms include Genetics, Ecology, and Microbiology.
Cardiology (ˌkɑːrdiˈɒlədʒi): The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system. The term originates from the Greek words "kardia," meaning "heart," and "logia," meaning "study of." Related terms include Angiology, Endocrinology, and Gastroenterology.
Dermatology (ˌdɜːrməˈtɒlədʒi): The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. The term originates from the Greek words "derma," meaning "skin," and "logia," meaning "study of." Related terms include Trichology, Onychology, and Cosmetology.
Endocrinology (ˌɛndəʊkrɪˈnɒlədʒi): The branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. The term originates from the Greek words "endon," meaning "within," "krino," meaning "to separate," and "logia," meaning "study of." Related terms include Diabetology, Gynecology, and Andrology.
Gastroenterology (ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtɛrələdʒi): The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. The term originates from the Greek words "gaster," meaning "stomach," and "enteron," meaning "intestine," and "logia," meaning "study of." Related terms include Hepatology, Proctology, and Nephrology.
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