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the study of the causes of diseases

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the use of engineering for medical purposes, for example the use of artificial body parts, organs etc to replace damaged ones

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the principles of biology and biochemistry applied to the practice of medicine

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the study of the effect of the environment on the body under extreme conditions, especially in space travel

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the area of medicine that deals with the heart and the diseases that affect it

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the area of medicine that deals with people’s feet

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the study of how cells grow and change, for example cells that cause cancer

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the study of people’s teeth and how to treat problems of the teeth and mouth

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the scientific study of how food affects your health

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the scientific study of embryos

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ear, nose, and throat

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the scientific study of infectious diseases and their causes

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the work of a doctor who treats people for a wide range of medical problems, rather than concentrating on a specific type of medical problem

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the study of how the individual features and behaviour of living things are passed on through their genes

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the medical study, treatment, and care of old people and their diseases

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the scientific study of old age

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general practice

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the type of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of medical conditions and diseases that affect women and their reproductive organs

the American spelling of gynaecology

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the scientific study of blood

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the American spelling of haematology

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the study of how diseases can be prevented and how the immune system works

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the study and practice of treating or preventing illnesses and injuries

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the study of your nervous system and the diseases that affect it. A doctor who is an expert in this subject is called a neurologist.

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the scientific study of the nervous system

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the science of food and its effect on health and growth

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the part of medicine that deals with pregnant women and childbirth

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the study and treatment of cancer

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the part of medicine that deals with the treatment of orthopaedic injuries or diseases

an American spelling of orthopaedics

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the part of medical science that deals with children and the treatment of their illnesses

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the study of the causes of diseases and how they affect people

the American spelling of paediatrics

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the scientific study of medicines and drugs used for treating medical conditions

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the scientific study of methods of preparing medicines and drugs used for treating medical conditions

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a medical treatment in which radiation is used for treating an illness, or the study of this type of treatment. Someone who is trained in radiology is a radiologist.

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the area of medicine that deals with rheumatism. A doctor who works in this area is called a rheumatologist.

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the study of diseases of the urinary system, or medical treatment for them

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the treatment and study of illnesses caused by viruses

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