Introduction Terminology Flashcards
Etiology?
Cause/origin of disease
What are the subcategories of etiology?
- idiopathic
- congenital
- genetic
- acquired
- iatrogenic
Idiopathic etiology?
Unknown origin
Congenital etiology?
Due to abnormal development in utero (present at birth)
Teratogens
Harmful substance to fetus (eg. smoking)
Genetic etiology?
Hereditary
Acquired etiology?
Post natal
Iatrogenic etiology?
Caused by treatment, procedure, or error
List an example of iatrogenic etiology.
Inserting/removing urinary catheter causing UTI
Predisposition?
Increased risk of disease (not the cause)
What is the following condition an example of. An individual with a poor lifestyle/nutrition may cause cardiovascular disease in the individual.
Predisposition
Manifestations?
Indications of a disease (signs and symptoms)
Signs? List an example
- objective data (something that you can measure)
- example - increase in BP
Symptoms? List an example
-subjective data
Ex. Pt complains of pain
Complication?
Adverse extensions of a disease
An elderly pt has a cold/flu (targeting the upper respiratory tract). It extends to his lower respiratory tract and he develops pneumonia. What is the extension an example of?
Complication
Subclinical?
Absence of obvious manifestations
Asymptomatic
Lesion?
Local histologic change
What are the following examples of: pimple; rash; cut; tumor; scar tissue
Lesion
Therapy?
Treatment to enhance recovery
What are the following examples of: drugs; radiation; surgery?
Therapy
Prognosis?
Probability of recovery
