Health & Disease Flashcards

1
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Define Aetiology?

A

The cause of the disease

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2
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Pathogenesis?

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How the disease develops

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3
Q

Signs vs Symptoms?

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Signs = What the doctor can observe
Symptoms = What the pateint can tell you
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4
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Diagnosis?

A

Determining the nature & cause of the disease/injury

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5
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Prognosis?

A

Prediction of the probable outcome of the disease

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6
Q

Mnemonic for disease classification?

A

GUD DIC

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7
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GUD DIC?

A

Growth
Unnatural
Degenerative

Developmental
Inflammation
Circulatory

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