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 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

"Not all fish oil supplements are the same," said Imad Shureiqi, professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan and a member of Rogel Cancer Center.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 13, 2026

Farmer had graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in internal medicine there.

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