0404 - Intro to Pathology - EG Flashcards
Define pathology.
“pathos” suffering and “logos” study. The study of suffering (disease/disorder/illness)
What is meant by the aetiology of a disease?
Its cause.Is there an interaction between environment and genetic factors which determines likelihood?
What is meant by the pathogenesis of a disease?
Its mechanism.
What is anatomical pathology?
The study of morphological changes which occur as a result of disease. May be primary or secondary; macroscopic or microscopic, even sub-microscopic.
What is haematology?
The study of the cellular components of blood, including their morphology.
What is chemical pathology?
The study of the expression of disease identified by measurements of compounds in biological fluids. Biological chemistry with metabolic derangement a central theme.
