Internal Medicine (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and (nonsurgical) treatment of diseases of the internal organs (especially in adults).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor specialized in internal medicine and treated patients with various conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
- Her goal after medical school was to pursue a residency in internal medicine at a top-ranked hospital.
- Internal medicine focuses on treating diseases that affect the internal organs, rather than those requiring surgical intervention.
- After completing her fellowship, she became board certified in internal medicine and began practicing at a private clinic.
- The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies physicians who have demonstrated expertise in the field of internal medicine.