Intro to Patho Flashcards
1
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Pathology
A
study of disease and their effects
2
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Pathophysiology
A
functional changes that accompany a disease
3
Q
Epidemiology
A
where and when of a disease
4
Q
Epidemic
A
more reported cases than normal
5
Q
Pandemic
A
disease spreads across continents
6
Q
Etiology
A
underlying cause of a disease
7
Q
Pathogenesis
A
process/ mechanism of a disease
8
Q
Idiopathic
A
unkown cause or source
9
Q
Latrogenic
A
source of disease is a medical professional or procedure
10
Q
Nosocomial
A
infectious disease acquired from hospital setting
11
Q
Sign
A
problem observed by doctor
12
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Symptom
A
problem the patient tells the doctor
13
Q
Acute
A
rapid onset and short duration
not necessarily severe
14
Q
Chronic
A
disease lasting for at least 3 months
7/10 are preventable
15
Q
Subacute
A
vague time between acute and chronic
