chapter 1: intro to patho Flashcards
define pathophysiology
the study of how diseases or conditions affect the body’s normal function.
define pathology
the study of diseases
define ischemia
part of the body is deprived of blood and oxygen
define injury
damage caused to the body by an external force
define health
a state of normative function
define Disease
the body is not in homeostasis
define illness
how you feel when you’re not well
define disorder
a condition where the normal function of the body or mind is disrupted, causing problems with health or behavior.
define syndrome
a collection of symptoms and signs that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disease
define risk factor
anything that puts a person at a greater risk of developing a particular disease
define modifiable risk factor
factors an individual can change
what are examples of modifiable risk factors?
smoking, diet, and physical activity
define nonmodifiable risk factor
factors that can not be changed
what are examples of nonmodifiable risk factors?
age, race, gender
define etiology
the cause of a disease
define idiopathic
any disease/condition for which the etiology cannot be determined
define iatrogenic
disease caused by treatment
define pathogenesis
the process by which a disease develops and progresses in the body
define clinical manifestations
the signs and symptoms that appear in a person due to a disease or condition
define signs
an objective indication of disease that is observable by the person conducting a physical assessment.
define symptom
subjective sensation indicative of disease that the affected individual perceives but is not observable by the person examining the individual
what is an acute condition?
happens quickly and is usually short-term
what is a chronic condition?
develops slowly and last long-term
define exacerbation
condition worsens
