module 1 Flashcards
any abnormal disturbance of the function or structure of the human body as a result of some type of injury
disease
the sequence of events producing cellular changes that ultimately lead to observable changes
pathogenesis
observable changes resulting from cellular changes in the disease process
manifestations
patient’s perception of the disease
symptom
objective manifestation and can be detected by the physician during examination
sign
Fingertip pressure on an area of severe edema displaces the fluid and produces a deep indentation in the tissues.
Edema
a group of signs and symptoms that characterizes a
specific abnormal disturbance
syndrome
showing or causing no identifiable symptoms
ASYMPTOMATIC
the study of the cause of a disease
ETIOLOGY
those adverse responses that occur from medical treatment itself
IATROGENIC REACTIONS
which has been acquired while the patient is in a hospital
NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION
describes disease of unknown cause
IDIOPATHIC
usually have a quick onset and
last for a short period of time
ACUTE DISEASES
present more slowly and last
for a very long time
CHRONIC DISEASE
Identification of a disease an individual is believed to
have
DIAGNOSIS
the prediction of course and outcome for a given disease
PROGNOSIS
the investigation of disease in large groups
EPIDEMIOLOGY
the number of cases found in a given population
PREVALENCE
the number of new cases found in a given time period
INCIDENCE
a disease which simultaneously affects large numbers of
people in a community
EPIDEMIC
diseases of high prevalence in an area where a given causative organism is commonly found
ENDEMIC
-the number of deaths caused by a particular disease averaged
over a population
-ratio of actual deaths to expected death from a given disease
MORTALITY RATE
- the incidence of sickness sufficient to interfere with an
individual’s normal daily routine - Ratio of sick to well persons in a given area
MORBIDITY RATE
