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

Example Sentences

But as the end of his medical school career draws near, he said he is also considering residencies in psychiatry, internal medicine and family medicine.

From Washington Post

Lai has previously served as the head of the Executive Yuan — Taiwan’s Cabinet — and was a doctor practicing internal medicine before joining politics.

From Seattle Times

“The most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest is coronary disease,” said Mark Link, a professor of internal medicine and director of cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

From Washington Post

"Our patients have increased compared to the past, the main reason is the economy," said Mohammad Arif Hassanzai, head of internal medicine at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Kabul.

From Reuters

“Could it have been due to a blockage?” asked Dr. Brahmajee Nallamothu, a professor of internal medicine and cardiology at the University of Michigan.

From New York Times