This dimension sorts medical specialties by their basic classification, surgical, diagnostic or primary care. Wikipedia notes that a medical specialty is "a branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy," such as "pediatrics," "oncology" or "family medicine." Browsing by classification keeps specialties of a similar kind grouped together.
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Organ System Typical Patient Population Type/Classification
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1. Surgery (Wikipedia)
WikipediaSurgery, definition, organ system
Surgery is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions (e.g., trauma, disease, injury, malignancy), to alter bodily functions...or to remove unwanted tissues, neoplasms and foreign bodies.
Surgery, definition, patient population
Surgery is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions (e.g., trauma, disease, injury, malignancy), to alter bodily functions...or to remove unwanted tissues, neoplasms and foreign bodies.
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