Introduction to Pathophysiology & Epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
Define Pathophysiology
A
functional changes
due to disease
2
Q
Epidemiology
A
The ‘who, what, where’ of a
disease. The study of the distribution of disease amongst a population
3
Q
Aetiology
A
The study of the causes/origins of
the disease
4
Q
Idiopathic
A
no known cause
5
Q
Iatrogenic
A
Caused by medical
examination/ treatment
6
Q
Morbidity rate
A
The incidence or prevalence of a disease in a population (Usually refers to chronic disease)
7
Q
Mortality
A
The number of people dying of a specific disease in a
population
8
Q
Comorbidity
A
When you have more than 1
morbidity
