Intro Flashcards
Define disease
abnormal disturbance in the structure or function of the body
Define Pathology
study of diseases
Define Pathogenesis
The sequence of events that occur as a disease or illness runs its course
Define Etiology
The cause of a disease or infection
-infection
- genetic mutation
Define Idiopathic
Of unknown origin (don’t know what caused it)
-Alzheimer’s
-Fibromyalgia
Define Nosocomial
disease acquired from the hospital
AKA Healthcare associated infection
Define latrogenic
Adverse reaction that occurs while under care a physician
What does latros mean in Greek
physician
Define clinical Indication
the condition that creates the need for the exam/procedure/test
-pain
-cough
-deformity
Define Manifestaions of Pathology
signs & symptoms
What are signs
objective- you can observe and measure them
-vomiting
-temperature
What are symptoms
subjective- patient may explain these
-weakness
Define acute
sudden
-fever
-pain
Define chronic
over extended period of time
-degenerative
-arthritis
Define diagnosis
identifying a disease
