DISEASE TERMS Flashcards
chronic
a condition that develops slowly and persists over a period of time
benign
mild or noncancerous
malignant
harmful or cancerous
degeneration
gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions
degenerative disease
any disease in which deterioration of the structure or function of tissue occurs
diagnosis
determination of the presence of a disease based on an evaluation of symptoms, signs an test findings (results)
etiology
study of the cause of a disease
exacerbation
increase in the severity of a disease, with aggravation of symptoms
remission
a period in which symptoms and signs stop or abate
febrile
relating to a fever (elevated temperature)
idiopathic
a condition occurring without a clearly identified cause
localized
limited to a definite area or part
systemic
relating to the whole body rather than to only a part
malaise
a feeling of uneasiness or discomfort; often the first indication or illness
marked
significant
morbidity
sick; a diseased state
mortality
the state of being subject to death
prognosis
foreknowledge; prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based ont he general health status of the patient alone with knowledge of the usual course of the disease; often noted in one word.
progressive
pertaining to the advance of a condition as the signs and symptoms increase in severity
prophylaxis
a process or measure that prevents disease
recurrent
to occur again; describes a return of symptoms and signs after a period of quiescence (rest or inactivity)
sequela
a disorder or condition usually resulting from a previous disease or injury
sign
a mark; objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examination
symptom
subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient and often noted in his or her own words.
