Exam 1: orientation Flashcards
state of complete physical, mental , and social well-being
health
the causes of a disease.
etiologic factors
defects that are present at birth, although may not be evident until later in life or may never manifest
congenital conditions
explains how the disease process evolves
pathogenesis
the fundamental structure or form of cells or tissues;
morphology
the study of the cells and extracellular matrix of body tissues
histology
a pathologic or traumatic discontinuity of a body organ or tissue
lesion
designation as to the nature or cause of a health problem
diagnoses
: not clinically apparent and not destined to become clinically apparent
subclinical disease
subjective complaint that is noted by the person with a disorder – pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness
symptom
manifestation that is noted by an observer – elevated temperature, swollen extremity, changes in pupil size
signs
: compilation of signs and symptoms that are characteristic of a specific disease state
syndrome
: lesions or impairments that follow or are caused by a disease
sequelae
