Classes of diseases Flashcards
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define pathology
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Study of disease
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disease
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a disorder that affects the normal functioning of the body.
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Classification of diseases
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- inherent/genetic disease
- Congenital disease
- Acquired disease
4
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Acquired diseases
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Tumours
infections
injuries
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Inherent (genetic ) diseases
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Sickle cell anaemia
asthma
haemophilia
4
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Congenital diseases
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Present at birth
Hip dislocation
HlV
Syphilis
5
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Tumours
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Is the proliferation of cells in the body.
6
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Characteristics of tumours
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rapid growth of an organ
uses more oxygen, nutrients, and water
than normal tissue.
affects almost all organs or systems of the
body
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Types of tumors
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- Benign tumors
- Malignant tumors
7
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Benign tumor
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- Not fatal f
- Reversible
- Slow growth rate
- Capsulated
- Spread by expansion
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