Anatomy and Physiology defined Flashcards
Anatomy
the study of the form and structure of an organism
Physiology
the study of the process of living organisms- how and why they work
pathology
the study of disease
pathophysiology
the study of how normal phycological process are altered by disease
Etiology
The cause of a particular disease, disorder, or condition
Cognital disorder
an abnormal condition that exists at birth- can be a result of a birth defect, prenatul influences, premature births or birth injuries
transmission
the spread of a disease
contamination
that a pathogen is possibly present
aging
the normal progression of the life cycle that will eventually end in death- during the latter portion of life, people are at higher risk for developing age related health problems and disorders.
Acute
an illness or injury characterixzed by rapid onset, severe symptoms, and short duration; may require medical care
autoimmune
abnormal condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues
benign
nonreacurring; nonmalignant, used to describe cancers in which the patient has a good chance of survival
chronic
an illness or injury characterized by long duration and slow progression
congenital
a condition that is present at birth and may be the result of either genetic or environmental factors
debilitating
having a weakening of fatiguing effect
