内科
Meanings
1
The medical field dealing with internal organs and non-surgical treatment. Often contrasted with 外科 (surgery).
See also: 外科
He is a doctor specializing in internal medicine.
2
internal medicine department
The hospital department or clinic section for internal medicine. Used when referring to the physical location or organizational unit.
The internal medicine department is on the second floor.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が内科を受診するto see a doctor in the internal medicine department
Since my fever wouldn't go down, I went to see an internal medicine doctor.
- 内科に行くto go to the internal medicine department/clinic
My stomach hurt, so I went to the internal medicine clinic.
- 内科で薬をもらうto get medicine prescribed at the internal medicine department
My cough wouldn't stop, so I got some medicine at the internal medicine clinic.