Medical Definition Flashcards
Anatomy
The study of large structures
Physiology
The study of functions
Histology
The study of microscopic structures
Biology
The study of life
Intracellular
Inside the cell
Extracellular
Outside the cell
Pathology
The study of disease
Disease
Abnormal structure and/or function
Symptom
Experienced by a person
Sign
An observable indication of disease
Infection
When microorganisms destroy normal, healthy tissue
Local infection
Effects of small areas of the body
Systemic infection
Effects the whole body
Contraindication
A reason not to massage
Inflammation
Protective tissue response 
Fever
Is an elevated body temperature
Homeostasis
Internal balance and harmony
Stress
Anything that causes tension or strain
How does inflammation present
Presents with redness, swelling, heat, and pain