Health & Disease

Question 1

Define aetiology

Answer 1

the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.

Question 2

Define pathogenesis

Answer 2

The manner of development of a disease

Question 3

Define symptoms and signs

Answer 3

Symptom - A physical or mental problem that a person experiences that may indicate a disease or condition

Sign- a physical response linked medical fact or characteristic that is detected by a physician, nurse, or medical device during the examination of a patient.

Question 4

Define diagnosis and prognosis

Answer 4

Diagnosis- The process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury from its signs and symptoms.

Prognosis - The likely outcome or course of a disease; the chance of recovery or recurrence.

Question 5

Define natural history and classification of disease

Answer 5

Natural history- the progression of a disease process in an individual over time, in the absence of treatment.

Classification of disease – 4 Types: Infectious diseases, Hereditary diseases, Deficiency diseases, Physiological diseases