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
