THE MEDICAL SCIENCE

The medical science 

Medical science covers many subjects that try to explain how the human body works.
Starting with basic biology it is generally divided into areas of specialization such as
anatomy, physiology, and pathology with some biochemistry, microbiology, molecular
biology, and genetics. Students and practitioners of holistic models of health also
recognize the importance of the mind-body connection and the importance of nutrition.

Knowledge of how the body functions is a fundamental requirement for continued

studies in the medical profession or for training as a health practitioner. To be able to
diagnose disease a practitioner first needs to understand how a fit and healthy body
functions, it is difficult to truly evaluate and diagnose disease without the knowledge of
the effects of diseases and how the normal function of the body can be restored. As
well as giving you a good working knowledge of the human body, our courses give you
an understanding of the terminology used by the medical profession allowing you to
refer and communicate effectively and confidently with GPs, consultants and other
medics. It is essential that as a practitioner your patients have confidence in your
professional ability.

BRANCHES OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

aetiology- study the cause of disease

 bioengineering- the use of engineering for medical purposes, for example, the use

of artificial body parts, organs, etc. to replace damaged.

biomedicine- the principles of biology and biochemistry applied to the practice of

medicine

 -the study of the effect of the environment on the body

under extreme conditions, especially in space travel

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

cytology- the study of how cells grow and change, for example, cells that

cause cancer.

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

the teeth and mouth.
dietetics- the scientific study of how food affects your health

embryology-the scientific study of embryos.

endocrinology-the area of science and medicine that is concerned with the

endocrine glands and hormones.

epidemiology- the scientific study of infectious diseases and their causes.

etiology-the study of the causes of diseases.

general practice- 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.

genetics-the study of how
the individual features and behavior of living things are passed on through their genes.

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

gerontology -the scientific study of old age.

gynecology-the part of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of medical
conditions that affect women and their reproductive organs.

hematology -the scientific study of blood.

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

medicine - study and practice of treating or preventing illnesses and injuries.

neurology-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.

neuroscience -the scientific study of the nervous system.

nutrition-the science of food and its effect on health and growth.

 obstetrics - the part of medicine that deals with pregnant women and childbirth.

oncology- the study and treatment of cancer.

orthopedics-the part of medicine that deals with the treatment of injuries or diseases
affecting bones, muscles, joints, and ligament.
pathology-the study of the causes of diseases and how they affect people.

pediatrics-the part of medical science that deals with children and the treatment of

their illnesses.

pharmacology -the scientific study of medicines and drugs that
are used for treating medical conditions.

pharmacy- scientific study of methods of preparing medicines and drugs used for 

treating medical conditions.

proctology-the branch of medicine that deals with problems of the rectum and anus.

radiology-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.

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

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

virology-the treatment and study of illnesses caused by viruses.