Module 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Pathophysiology
A
Study of the function or physical changes in the body that result from disease
2
Q
Pathogenesis
A
Development of disease
3
Q
Biopsy
A
Excision of small amount of living tissue
4
Q
Autopsy
A
Exam after death
5
Q
Etiology
A
Cause of diagnosis
6
Q
Idiopathic
A
Cause of disease unknown
7
Q
Iatrogenic
A
Treatment caused disease
8
Q
Prophylaxis
A
Disease prevention
9
Q
Sequelae
A
Potential unwanted outcomes
10
Q
Convalescence
A
Rehab
11
Q
Communicable disease
A
Person to person spread
12
Q
Notifiable disease
A
Must be reported
13
Q
Morbidity
A
Disease rates in a group
14
Q
Prognosis
A
Prediction of a disease- likely course.
15
Q
Epidemiology
A
Pattern (WHO, CDC data)
