Intro to Pathology Flashcards
Terms and Lab Values
Define iatrogenic disease
Disease as a result of medications or procedures
Define degenerative disease
the worsening condition of an affected body part due to
the deterioration of its function
Define inflammation
The body’s biological response to potentially harmful stimuli.
Define inflammatory disorder
an autoimmune disorder where the
immune system attacks normal tissue
Define traumatic pathology
related to physical injury due to an accident or surgery
Define neoplastic pathology
An abnormal growth of cells or tumor that can be benign or malignant.
Define infectious disease
an illness caused by pathogens. most commonly viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
Define obstructive pathology
a pathology that blocks a pathway of the body such as the ureter, blood vessel, or trachea
Define congenital
structural or functional anomalies that occur during intrauterine life
Define metabolic disease
A disease that disrupts the cell’s ability to perform chemical reactions or metabolism.
Define immunologic dysfunction
The immune system is unable to work effectively. this includes autoimmune disorders
What is Aspartase Aminotransferase?
AST is
What is Alanine aminotransferase
ALT is
What is Lactic acid dehydrogenase
What is Alkaline phosphatase
ALP is produced in liver, bones, intestines, and placenta
What is Prothrombin time
