biomedicine
Healing through science
Biomedicine is the branch of medicine that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice.
It emphasizes laboratory science—genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology—in understanding disease and developing treatments.
The biomedical model focuses on physical causes and interventions rather than social or psychological factors: The biomedical approach to depression centers on neurotransmitter imbalances.
Study of organism structure
- physiologyScience of bodily functions
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
- neuroscienceStudy of nervous systems
pathology · microbiology · biochemistry · toxicology · epidemiology · virology · bacteriology · parasitology
Cancer medicine specialty
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
- neurologyMedical science of nerves
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
- gastroenterologyStudy of digestive organs
hematology · nephrology · dermatology · psychiatry · obstetrics · pediatrics · radiology · rheumatology
Care for an ailment
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- radiotherapyMedical radiation for cancer
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- pharmacotherapyTreatment using pharmaceutical agents
rehabilitation · remission · palliative · intervention · drug-delivery · biologics · therapeutic
Molecular-level medical technology
- bioinformaticsComputational analysis of genetic data
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
- implantsSurgically embedded devices
- biosensorsDevices detecting via biological reactions
biomaterials · telemedicine · wearable-tech · diagnostics · neurotechnology
Hereditary code molecule
- RNAGene expression molecule
- genesUnits of heredity
- genomeOrganism's total hereditary material
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
chromosomes · mutation · heredity · epigenetics · transcription · alleles · phenotype · genotype
Study of disease processes
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- chronicPersisting over time
- acuteIntensely severe or perceptive
- symptomIndicator of disease
syndrome · etiology · comorbidity · inflammation · autoimmune · degenerative · congenital · malignancy
Facility for scientific investigation
- hypothesisTestable proposed explanation
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- discoveryAct of finding something
publication · funding · NIH · FDA · protocol · biobank · translational · preclinical
Able to wait calmly
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
screening · prevention · vaccination · pharmacy · nurse · rehabilitation · wellness · outpatient
anatomy
Study of organism structure
- physiologyScience of bodily functions
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
neuroscience · pathology · microbiology · biochemistry · toxicology · epidemiology · virology · bacteriology · parasitology · biophysics
oncology
Cancer medicine specialty
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
- neurologyMedical science of nerves
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
gastroenterology · hematology · nephrology · dermatology · psychiatry · obstetrics · pediatrics · radiology · rheumatology · pulmonology
treatment
Care for an ailment
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- radiotherapyMedical radiation for cancer
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
pharmacotherapy · rehabilitation · remission · palliative · intervention · drug-delivery · biologics · therapeutic
nanomedicine
Molecular-level medical technology
- bioinformaticsComputational analysis of genetic data
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
- implantsSurgically embedded devices
biosensors · biomaterials · telemedicine · wearable-tech · diagnostics · neurotechnology
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
genomics · chromosomes · mutation · heredity · epigenetics · transcription · alleles · phenotype · genotype · CRISPR
pathology
Study of disease processes
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- chronicPersisting over time
- acuteIntensely severe or perceptive
symptom · syndrome · etiology · comorbidity · inflammation · autoimmune · degenerative · congenital · malignancy · epidemic
laboratory
Facility for scientific investigation
- hypothesisTestable proposed explanation
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
- breakthroughSudden important advance
discovery · publication · funding · NIH · FDA · protocol · biobank · translational · preclinical · in-vitro
patient
Able to wait calmly
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
diagnosis · screening · prevention · vaccination · pharmacy · nurse · rehabilitation · wellness · outpatient · inpatient
- bio-biography, biodegradable, biofuel, biochemistry, biotech
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- medical educationmed schools, med school, med student, clinical training, clinical rotations
- Psychiatry Critiqueanti-psychiatry, overmedicating, overdiagnosis, involuntary treatment, involuntary commitment
biomedicinealternative medicine
Non-standard healing practices
traditional medicine · holistic medicine · folk medicine · faith healing · shamanic healing
biomedicinetraditional Chinese medicine
Ancient Eastern healing system
Ayurveda · indigenous medicine · folk remedies · bush medicine