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Introduction-basic terminology Flashcards

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Abnormal function of a body part or system due to hereditary, infectious, dietary, environmental, or other causes and characterized by a certain set of signs and symptoms

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Disease

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The study of the causes of a disease

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Etiology

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An extremely small life form invisible to the unaided eye

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microorganism

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A microorganism smaller than the smallest bacterium that has no cellular structure and can cause infectious disease

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Virus

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The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body tissues

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Infection

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A local protective tissue response to infection, injury, or irritation in which specialized cells move to the affected area. Characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, and pain

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Inflammation

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Referring to a condition that flares up suddenly and persists for only a short time

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Acute

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Referring to a condition that has persisted for some time

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Chronic

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The body’s response to infection, in which antibodies are manufactured to neutralize the infecting microorganism and perhaps prevent recurrence of the infection

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Immune reaction

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A chemical substance that the body manufactures to neutralize an infecting microorganism, toxin, or foreign agent

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Antibody

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A condition in which the body produces antibodies to foreign materials such as food, plant pollens, or medications

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Allergic Reaction

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A condition in which the supply of blood to a part of the body is severely reduced

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Ischemia

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Totally obstructed or blocked

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Occluded

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Referring to any disease process or effect that is present from birth

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Congenital

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Referring to a trait that is inherited from either or both parents

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Genetic

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Referring to any process in which the structure or function of body tissues gradually deteriorates

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Degenerative

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A new growth of different or abnormal tissue. i.e. tumor or wart

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Neoplasm

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Referring to any tumor that is not dangerous to the wellbeing of the individual

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Benign

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Term used to describe a condition that tends to become worse and to cause severe complications or death

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Malignant

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The process by which cancerous tumor cells move from the site of the original growth to other, distant areas of the body

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Metastasis

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Physical injury to body tissue from various causes, including force, toxins, or temperature extremes

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Trauma

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A poison

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Toxin

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