| Pulmonology is the medical specialty
concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect
the lungs and breathing.
Associated Terms:
* _ A medical specialist
in the field of pulmonology is called a pulmonologist.
* _ The adjective used
to refer to pulmonology and matters concerning the lungs
generally is
"pulmonological".
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Revise Components
of the Respiratory System.
* _ Common Diseases
and Disorders of the Respiratory System.
* _ Glossary Section of
Individual
Respiratory Disorders.
* _ Glossary Section for
General
Medical Terms.
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary is included as a
study-aid for students following first-level courses in human biology,
medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies, and associated theoretical
courses - who are required recognise and understand medical terms such
as those of the disciplines within medicine. |
