Framework for Pathophysiology Flashcards
Cause of disease
Etiology
Development of mechanism of disease from the initial stimulus to an injurious agent and first appearance of signs and symptoms
Pathogenesis
Structural alterations induced in the cells or organs of the body macroscopic and microscopic
Morphologic changes
Functional consequences of the morphologic changes
Clinical significance
2 Major Classes of Etiologic Factors
Intrinsic or Genetic
Acquired
Cause is unknown
Idiopathic
Cause is the result of an unintended or unwanted medical treatment
Iatrogenic
Having several different etiologic factors
Multifactorial
4 aspects of disease process
Etiology
Pathogenesis
Morphologic changes
Clinical significance
Exposure of a tissue to a injurious agent and first appearance of signs and symptoms
Incubation period
Appearance of the first signs and symptoms indicating the onset of the disease
Prodromal period
Signs and symptoms may become mild or even disappear for a time
Latent period
Sudden increase in the severity of a disease
Exacerbation
Decline of severity of the signs and symptoms pf a disease
Remission
Stage of recovery after a disease, injury or surgery
Convalescence
