Ciencia Médica - Ramas generales de las ciencias médicas

a type of surgical procedure focused on reconstructing or restoring damaged or deformed tissue, often for cosmetic or functional improvement

cirugía plástica

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

anatomía

a branch of medicine that primarily focuses on male health, particularly reproductive system disorders

andrología

a medical specialty that deals with keeping patients pain-free and safe during surgeries or medical procedures using anesthesia

anestesiología

a branch of medicine concerned with diseases and disturbances associated with psychological and physiological effects of flying in airplanes

medicina de aviación

the branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to medical research or practice

biomedicina

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

dermatología

the practice or methods of identifying a disease, condition, or injury based on its signs and symptoms

diagnóstica

the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals, particularly domestic ones

medicina veterinaria

the branch of medical science dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases

venereología

the branch of medical science dealing with childbirth and obstetrics

tocología

the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of syphilis

sifilologia

the branch of medicine that is primarily concerned with identifying the symptoms of a disease

sintomatología

the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of disorders and injuries resulting from athletic activities

medicina deportiva

the branch of medical science focusing on the the physiological and biological effects of space flight on humans

medicina espacial

the branch of medicine concerned with the reactions and properties of blood serums, particularly in regard to its immunological properties and reactions

serología

a branch of medical science primarily focusing on the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury

patología

the branch of anatomy that primarily focuses on the skeleton and bony structures

osteología

the branch of medical science concerned with the use of supportive mechanical devices

ortesis

the branch in medicine that primarily focuses on the distribution and control of diseases

epidemiología

the branch of medicine that focuses on providing the healthcare needs of families and individuals of all ages

medicina de familia, medicina familiar

the branch of medicine that addresses the physiology of dying, particularly the time and cause of death

medicina forense, medicina legal

the inspection of the patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris in order to find out what is wrong with somebody

iridología

the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and advising pregnant women

partería, obstetricia

the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the study of viruses and virus-like agents

virología

the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions related to the feet and ankles

podología, podiatría

the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the use of radiation for diagnosis and treatment

radiología

the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on living organisms

farmacología

the branch of medicine that is concerned with children and their conditions

pediatría

the branch of medicine that is concerned with bones and muscles, and their diseases and injuries

ortopedia

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

nutrición

a branch of medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of newborn infants

neonatología

the scientific study and practice of promoting health and managing diseases through proper nutrition and dietary choices

dietética

the branch of medicine that primarily focuses on the study and treatment of diseases of the genital and urinary organs, particularly sexually transmitted diseases

urología

the branch of medicine that focuses on the healthcare of elderly people

geriatría

the branch of medical science that is concerned with the study of the physical, mental, and social aspects of aging

gerontología

the branch of biochemistry that deals with chemical processes in immunology

inmunoquímica

the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases without doing medical operations

medicina interna

a branch of medicine focused on enhancing the appearance of individuals through minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and treatments

medicina estética, medicina de estética

the branch of medical science that aims to prevent and treat job-related illnesses and injuries

medicina ocupacional

the branch pathology dealing with the structure of diseased organs and tissues

anatomía mórbida

the branch of medicine concerning with the classification of diseases

nosología

the branch of surgery that deals with bone repair or bone grafting

osteoplastia

the branch of medical science devoted to the treatment of disease and injury by physical means, such as manipulation, massage, exercise, etc.

medicina física

the branch of pharmacology focusing on the dosages of medicines and drugs

posología

the branch of medicine that particularly focuses on methods of preventing the occurrence of disease

medicina preventiva

the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and the use of therapeutic agents

terapéutica

the branch of pharmacology that focuses on the harmful effects of chemical, biological, and physical agents on people, animals, and the environment

toxicología

a medical specialty that focuses on the immediate care and treatment of sudden, severe illnesses or injuries

medicina de urgencias

the study of genetic disorders and how they are inherited, diagnosed, managed, and prevented

genética médica, medicina genética

a medical field that aims to repair and restore damaged tissues and organs in the body using innovative techniques and therapies

medicina regenerativa, medicina de regeneración

the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the curative effects of electricity

electroterapia

the branch of medical science dealing with the use of radioactive materials in research, treatment, and diagnosis

medicina nuclear