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Specialties, Surgical
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Definition
: Various branches of surgical practice limited to specialized areas.
coordinate IM with the field or subject (IM); note many specific surgical specialties are available including GENERAL SURGERY; military surgery specialty
Examples
Colorectal Surgery
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General Surgery
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Gynecology
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Neurosurgery
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Obstetrics
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Ophthalmology
;
Orthognathic Surgery
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Orthopedics
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Otolaryngology
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Surgery, Plastic
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Thoracic Surgery
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Traumatology
;
Urology
Other names
Surgical Specialties