the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease

the branch of medical science that studies the causes and treatment of allergies

the branch of medical science that studies and applies anesthetics

the branch of medical science that studies the blood and lymph vessels and their disorders

the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease

the branch of medical science that studies the ability of organisms to withstand environmental stress (as in space travel)

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering

sharp and piercing

being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides

not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides