terms to know

Question 1

study of the structural and functional challenges in cells, tissues, and organs of the body that cause or are caused by disease

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pathology

Question 2

what sets the disease process in motion

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etiology

Question 3

explains how the disease process evolves

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pathogenesis

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the sequence of cellular and tissue events that take place from the time of initial contact with an etiologic agent until the ultimate expression of a disease

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pathogenesis

Question 5

subjective complaint that is noted by the person with a disorder

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symptom

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manifestation that is noted by an observer

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sign

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valuable, observable symptoms used in diagnosing disease

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clinical manifestation

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possible adverse extensions of a disease or outcomes from treatment

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complications

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lesions or impairments that follow or are caused by a disease

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sequelae

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designation as to the nature or cause of a health problem

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diagnosis

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disorder that is relatively severer, but self-limiting

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acute disorder

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implies a continuous, long-term process; can run a continuous course or can present with exacerbations

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chronic disease

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aggravation of symptoms and severity of the disease

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exacerbations

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a period during which there is a decrease in in severity and symptoms

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remission

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conditions suspected of contributing to the development of a disease

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risk factors

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designate the probable outcome and prospect of recovery from a disease

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prognosis

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infections that develop in people while they are hospitalized

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nosocomical

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initial appearance of symptoms in the host, although the clinical presentation during this time may be only a vague sense of malaise

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prodromal period