ch1: basic terminology Flashcards
disease
deviation in normal health
idiopathic
don’t know the cause
iatrogenic
sometimes treating a disease can cause other problems
ex. doctor does treatment on tumor, cells of that tumor can spread to other parts of the body
diagnosis
pre-treatment, present tense
prognosis
post-treatment, future tense
remission
signs and symptoms subside but does not mean you’re cured (temporary or permanent)
exacerbation
signs and symptoms get worse
complications
what happens during treatment or DURING disease
sequelae
left behind by a disease when it is long finished
ex. scarring (chickenpox)
predisposing risk factors
genetic determinants can make individuals more susceptible to getting a disease
signs
measurable and observable by nurse
symptoms
what the pt feels and tells you
epithelial tissues
functional organs; a lot of cells packed very closely together, not a lot of Extracellular Matrix
connective tissues
tendons, ligaments, bone, blood; find very few cells, lots of Extracellular Matrix
