The limitation of practice or study to a particular branch of medicine, dentistry, or other health profession. It is philosophically distinct from the generalist theory in which familiarity with a wide cross-section of the particular discipline is advocated. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Spe'cial·ism noun Devotion to a particular and restricted part or branch of knowledge, art, or science; as, medical specialism . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/157