Bio 252 - Patho Basics Flashcards
1
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etiology (ET)
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cause of disease (origin)
2
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Idiopathic
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unknown cause of disease
3
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Congenital
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- due to developmental abnormality
- in uterou (in the uterus)
- present at birth
4
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genetic
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- hereditary, involves genes/chromosomes
- chromosomal abnormality, present @ birth but disease may not be
5
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acquired
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-post natal d/t pathogens, toxins
6
Q
iatrogenic
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d/t treatment, procedure, error
eg. catheterization can cause UTI
7
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predisposition
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- promoting development of disease
- increasing risk of disease
ex. smokers–lung cancer
8
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acute
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refers to duration
rapid acute onset, short duration (<2weeks)
9
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Chronic
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opposite of acute,longer duration
- generally 1 month
- long term (may be rapid or insidious onset)
10
Q
Insidious
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no signs or symptoms “silent” progression
11
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Subclinical
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disease is present but at a level that cant be determined @ clinical level
no signs or symptoms (Manifestations)
12
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prognosis
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probability of recovery (being cured outlook)
