Characteristic Of Disease Flashcards
1
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Aetiology
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The cause of disease (smoking)
2
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Pathogenesis
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The mechanism causing disease (genetic alteration)
3
Q
Pathology
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Molecular and morphological changes to cells or tissues (lung tumour)
4
Q
Clinical manifestations
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Signs and symptoms (breathlessness)
5
Q
Complications
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The secondary, systemic or remote consequences of disease (metastasis)
6
Q
Prognosis
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The anticipated cause of disease (death/remission)
7
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Epidemiology
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Incidence, prevalence and distribution (population, risk)
