medical science

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medical science - the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseasebioscience, life science - any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organismsmedical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniquespathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseasesradiology - the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiationserology - the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and diseasesurgery - the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures; "he is professor of surgery at the Harvard Medical School"orthopaedics, orthopedics - the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and jointsneurology - the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system