Ch 1: Key Terms Flashcards
Introduction to Human Diseases
Acute
A disease that is short term
Auscultation
Using a stethoscope to listen to body cavities and organs
Diagnosis
The identification or naming of a disease
Etiology
The study of cause or the cause of a disease
Nosocomial
A disease acquired from the hospital environment
Pallative
Something that is directed toward the relief of symptoms but does not cure
Palpation
Feeling lightly or by pressing firmly on internal organs or structures
Pathologic
Caused by a disease
Symptom
What patients report as their problem or problems
Mortality
The quality of being mortal or destined to die
Chronic
A disease the persists for a long time
Complication
The onset of a second disease or disorder
Exacerbation
Symptoms flare-up or become worse
Homeostasis
A state of sameness
Pathogens
Microorganisms that cause disease
Remission
A time when symptoms are diminished
Disease
A change in structure or function
Preventive
Something that reduces risk
Prognosis
Predicted or expected outcome of the disease
What does CBC stand for?
Complete blood count
What does UA stand for?
Urinalysis
What does EKG or ECG stand for?
Electrocardiography
What does CXR stand for?
Chest x-ray
What does CAT or CT stand for?
Computerized axial tomography
