Introduction Flashcards
What is Pathophysiology?
Changes in the body as a result of disease
What is Health?
Physical, mental and social well being
What is Disease?
Deviation from the normal state of homostasis
Normal values are indicated by;
- Age
- gender
- genetics
- environment
- activity level
What is a Biopsy?
Excision of small amount of living tissue
What is a Autopsy?
Examination of the body and organs after DEATH
What is a diagnosis?
identification of a specific disease
Cause?
causative factors in a particular disease
Predisposing factors
tendices that promote development of a disease in an individual
Pathogensis
development of a disease
Acute Disease
Develops quickly, marked signs, short term
Chronic Disease
often milder, develops gradually, persists for a long time
Sub clinical state
pathological changes; no obvious manifestations
Latent state
no symptoms or clinical signs evident
Incubation Period
Time of exposure to microorganism and onset signs and symptoms
Pronominal Period
Early development of a diease; signs non specific or absent
Manifestations
signs and symptoms of a disease
Syndrome
collection of signs and symptoms; often effects more than one organ
Remissions
manifestations of the disease subside and are absent
Precipitating Factor
conditioning that triggers an acute episode
Complications
New secondary and additional problems
Therapy
treatment measures to promote recovery or slow progress of the disease
Sequelae
Unwanted outcomes of a primary conditions
Covalence
period of recovery
