Pathophysiology Terms Flashcards
Gross level
Organ or system level
Microscopic level
Cellular level
Biopsy
Excision of small amounts of living tissue
Autopsy
Examination of the body and organs after death
Diagnosis
Identification of a specific disease
Etiology
Causative factors in a particular disease
Predisposing factors
Tendencies that promote development of a disease in an individual
Pathogenesis
Development of the disease
Acute disease
Develops quickly, marked signs, short term
Chronic disease
Often milder, develops gradually, persist for long time
Subclinical state
Pathologic changes occur, no obvious manifestations
Prodromal period
Early development of a disease
Signs are non-specific or absent
Latent state
No symptoms or clinical signs are evident
Manifestations
Signs and symptoms of disease
Syndrome
Collection of sign and symptoms
Often affecting more than one organ
Remissions
Manifestations of the disease subside or are absent
Precipitating factor
Condition that triggers an acute episode
Complications
New secondary or additional problems
Therapy
Treatment measures to promote recovery or slow the progress of a disease
Sequelae
Unwanted outcomes of primary condition
Prognosis
Probability for recovery or for other outcomes
Convalescence
Period of recovery
Rehabilitation
Maximizing function of diseased tissues
Epidemiology
Science of identifying the causative factors and tracking the pattern or occurrence of disease
