| occupational medicine n. The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries occurring at work or in specific occupations. |
occupational medicine ( k y -p  sh-nl) The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of occupational injuries and diseases.  An occupational disease is one that is associated with a particular occupation and occurs in the workplace. Some occupations confer specific risks, such as the prevalence of black lung in coal miners. |
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