Introduction to Pathology & Diseases Flashcards
What is Pathology?
The study of disease as well as the study of medicine focusing on the diagnosis of disease.
What is Pathophysiology?
The study of the physiological changes associated with a disease.
Define a Structural Disease (Organic Disease)
A harmful structure; something you can see.
Define a Functional Disease
A functional change; something that changes in the body, but cannot be seen.
Define a Localized Disease
Affects parts of the body.
Define a Generalized Disease
Affects all of the body.
Define a Acute Disease
Occurs suddenly
Define a Chronic Disease
Take a prolonged course
Define Manifestion
Events, signs, symptoms that clearly show an indication of an ailment, disorder or disease.
Define Syndrome
A set of signs & symptoms occurring together as part of a specific disease.
What are Lesions?
Are defined by structural changes to organs or tissues.
If the damage leads to death, what is it called?
Necrosis
