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
Define Prognosis
The outlook for an individual diagnosed with a disease
Define Therapy
The process of treating disease or illness
Define Syndorme
a group of sigs and symptoms which do not render a specific diagnosis
-down syndrome
-AIDS
Define S/Sx
Signs and symptoms
Define Congenital
Present at birth
due to
-genetic
-drugs
-chemicals
Define Inflammation
body’s response to injury, infection
-red
-tenderness
-hot
Define Degenerative Disease
results in deterioration
-muscular dystrophy
-MS
-parkinsons
Define Necrosis
death of cells
-loss of blood supply
-animal bites
Define Metabolic Diseases
Results from disruption of normal processes
-Diabetes
Define Trauma
Injury or disease resulting from external factors
Define neoplasia
Abnormal reproduction of cells
-Benign
-Cancer
What is mechanical Trauma
fore acting on the body
-MVA
-GSW
-Blunt force
What is chemical trauma
Internal
External
What is thermal trauma
Excessive heat or cold
What is trauma radiation
XR/RF
May result in burns
Define Epidemiology
The branch of medicine that studies the incidence, distribution & control of diseases
Define Incidence
Events in specific time
Define Prevalence
How many cases NOW
Define Morbidity
the state of being diseased
Define Mortality
The frequency of death in a population
