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A patient is experiencing irregular heartbeats and is referred to a specialist. Which specialist is the most appropriate for this patient?
A patient is experiencing irregular heartbeats and is referred to a specialist. Which specialist is the most appropriate for this patient?
- Neurologist
- Pulmonologist
- Cardiologist (correct)
- Dermatologist
A suffix that indicates 'pertaining to' is essential for understanding many medical terms. Which of the following suffixes carries this meaning?
A suffix that indicates 'pertaining to' is essential for understanding many medical terms. Which of the following suffixes carries this meaning?
- -ac (correct)
- -logy
- -ist
- -iatrics
A doctor who specializes in the medical care of infants and children would be best described using which of the following terms?
A doctor who specializes in the medical care of infants and children would be best described using which of the following terms?
- Geriatrician
- Pediatrician (correct)
- Oncologist
- Obstetrician
Understanding medical terminology requires recognizing suffixes that denote specific fields of study. Which suffix indicates the 'study of' a particular science or field?
Understanding medical terminology requires recognizing suffixes that denote specific fields of study. Which suffix indicates the 'study of' a particular science or field?
A patient needs an expert to assess images of bones and organs to diagnose a condition. Which specialist should they consult?
A patient needs an expert to assess images of bones and organs to diagnose a condition. Which specialist should they consult?
A clinic specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the urinary tract. According to medical terminology, which type of specialist is likely to be found at this clinic?
A clinic specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the urinary tract. According to medical terminology, which type of specialist is likely to be found at this clinic?
A new mother is concerned about a potential immune system problem in her newborn. To which kind of specialist should she turn for advice?
A new mother is concerned about a potential immune system problem in her newborn. To which kind of specialist should she turn for advice?
A patient is referred to a specialist for a comprehensive examination and diagnosis of a skin condition. Which specialist is best suited for this?
A patient is referred to a specialist for a comprehensive examination and diagnosis of a skin condition. Which specialist is best suited for this?
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Internist
Internist
A person specializing in internal medicine.
Gynecology
Gynecology
The study of the female reproductive system.
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
A medical doctor specializing in the treatment of children.
Obstetrical
Obstetrical
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics
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Cardiologist
Cardiologist
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Dermatologist
Dermatologist
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Pathologist
Pathologist
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Study Notes
- Medical terminologies part 2
Medical Specialist and their Specialties
- Identifying medical specialists and their specialties is made easy by recognizing the meaning of their suffixes attached to the root word.
Surgical Procedures
- A significant number of medical terms refer to surgical procedures.
- Suffixes will give you an idea about the types of surgery or procedures performed.
Symptoms or Diagnosis
- Symptoms are common terms used in the medical field to indicate a disorder of disease.
- Diagnosis is the scientific determination of a disease process or condition after evaluation.
Suffixes: Medical Specialists & Their Specialties
- -er, -ist: one who, example: internist
- -iatrician: practitioner, example: pediatrician
- -logist: one who studies, specialist, example: pulmologist
- -logy: study of science, example: gynecology
- -ac, -al, -ic, -ical: pertaining to, example: obstetrical
- -iatrics, -iatry: medical profession, example: pediatrics
- -logic, -logical: pertaining to study of, example: psychological
Combining Form
- cardi/o: heart, medical specialty: cardiology, medical specialist: cardiologist
- dermat/o: skin, medical specialty: dermatology, medical specialist: dermatologist
- esthesi/o: feeling or sensation, medical specialty: anesthesiology, medical specialist: anesthesiologist
- gynec/o: female, medical specialty: gynecology, medical specialist: gynecologist
- immune/o: immune, medical specialty: immunology, medical specialist: immunologist
- neo/o, nat/o: new, birth, medical specialty: neonatology, medical specialist: neonatologist
- opthalm/o: eye, medical specialty: opthalmology, medical specialist: opthalmologist
- path/o: disease, medical specialty: pathology, medical specialist: pathologist
- radi/o: radiation or radius, medical specialty: radiology, medical specialist: radiologist
- ur/o: urinary tract or urine, medical specialty: urology, medical specialist: urologist
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Learn medical terminology related to specialists, surgical procedures, symptoms and diagnosis. Understanding suffixes helps identify specialist roles. Learn how suffixes indicate surgical procedure types and recognize common symptom-related terms used in medical diagnosis.
