internal medicine

American  

noun

1. the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, especially of internal organ systems.

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internal medicine British  

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of disorders of the internal structures of the body

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internal medicine Scientific  

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases in adults.

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Etymology

Origin of internal medicine

First recorded in 1900–05

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internal medicine

In earlier work, the researchers drew on the expertise of 12 international panelists specializing in internal medicine, geriatric medicine and clinical pharmacology to develop a list of 65 PIPCs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

In theory, the internal medicine or family medicine doctor oversees your preventive care, ongoing symptoms, chronic conditions, and referrals to specialists.

From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026

A medical board including an eye specialist and experts in internal medicine and cardiology would be established for Khan's treatment, the order said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Dr Satish Koul, principal director and unit head of internal medicine at Fortis Hospital Gurgaon, says hospitals routinely see cases of dehydration, low blood pressure, kidney stress and heat exhaustion during extended heatwaves.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

The Brigham accepted Farmer and Jim Kim into its prestigious residency program in internal medicine.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French