classification of pathology Flashcards
changes in structure in the body as a result of diseases that are readily seen by the naked eye
Gross pathology
deals with the study of deviation of cells, tissues or organs from the normal structures thru the study of etiology
with associated structures and functions
General Pathology
examines the specific response of specialized tissue or organs to a more or less well-defined stimuli
Special/systemic pathology
cause of the disease
Etiology
mechanism of the disease
Pathogenesis
structural alterations induces in cells, tissue or organs
Morphologic changes
small portion of tissue, dead or alive, is removed from the living body and subjected to diagnostic examination to determine the cause of the disease
Biopsy