Pathophysiology Language Quiz 1 Flashcards
physiology of altered health states or functional changes that develop and accompany a particular injury, syndrome, or disease on the level of the human organism
pathophysiology
the study of the structural and functional changes on the cellular and tissue level with result of injury
pathology
state of human organism in general that results in physical and/or emotional/spiritual distress
illness
impairment of functioning on the cellular, tissue and/or organ/system level
disease
What are the 3 types of disease prevention?
primary: prevents disease from occurring
secondary: early detection and treatment through screening
tertiary: prevention of disease complications and/or progression of condition
accepted theory or hypothesis of the cause of disease
etiology (why this is happening)
mechanism of origination/development of a disease/illness
pathogenesis (how does it happen)
vulnerabilities, increasing chances of a disease to orginate and develop
risk factors
triggers that lead to onset of a disease
precipitating factors
a disease/syndrome of an unknown cause
idiopathic
a condition caused by medical intervention
iatrogenic
a disease, originated within medical facility/hospital
nosocomial
objective manifestations of disease; can be measured/observed by therapist
signs
subjective perceptions of a disease as illness/discomfort by a patient
symptoms
a characteristic set of signs and symtoms.
syndrome… in cases when etiology is clearly defined, syndrome is addressed as a disease
