2006-11-17 04:01:21 · 12 answers · asked by smiley 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Pathology is the study of disease, however ALL doctors use pathology to assess a patient. For example, heart disease is diagnosed and treated by a cardiologist, rheumatoid or osteoarthritis are examples of joint disease which are treated by a rheumatologist, and dermatologists treat skin disease. Most illness has what is referred to as an 'underlying pathology', or a disease which causes the symptoms. Whilst a pathologist looks at disease in general and identifies diseases, each medical discipline has a hand to play in the treatment of specific diseases.
Here are a couple more disciplines, and their treatment area:
Endocrinology - Hormones & The endochrine system (diseases of)
Diabetologist - Diabetes and diseases of the hepatic system (liver)
Orthopaedics - Bones (disease and damage)
Paediactrics - illness and disease affecting children
ENT - Ear, Nose and Throat -
Haematology - Literally 'Blood Doctors' looking at diseases of the blood.
I hope that helps.
2006-11-17 05:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by andrew.shepherd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pathologist is the correct word. Patho meaning 'disease' and logist meaning 'one who studies'.
Medical terms are generally Greek. Like:
psychologist - one who studies the mind (psych)
audiologist - one who studies audio (hearing)
genealogist - one who studies genes
ophthalmologist - one who studies diseases of the eyes
It's not just specific to medicine. Such as meteorologist - one who studies meteors. In a way, the definition of many words are part of the word, itself. Very common throughout the English language.
2006-11-17 04:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There relatively isn't any identify for a doctor that does that. Many medical professionals are equipped to diagnose STDs. A family general practitioner, an OBGYN health practitioner, even doctors at places like planned Parenthood.
2016-08-09 22:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There rather is not any call for a doctor that does that. Many medical doctors are able to diagnose STDs. A kin well being care expert, an OBGYN well being care expert, even medical doctors at places like planned Parenthood.
2016-10-15 16:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by bumber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pathologist
2006-11-17 04:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by akmg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consultant
2006-11-17 04:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by Scotty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Specialist
2006-11-17 04:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by Brenno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infectious Disease Dr.?
2006-11-17 04:10:07 · answer #8 · answered by Julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pathologist
from pathos-disease in greek
2006-11-17 04:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by fishthevile 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A" PATHOLOGIST" WHO IS ONE THAT SPECIALIZES IN THE STUDY OF DISEASE.
2006-11-17 04:07:33 · answer #10 · answered by vonquisha1864 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋