Unit I Flashcards
therefore deals with the
structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs that
underlie disease.
Pathology
is concerned with the basic reactions of cells and tissues to injurious stimuli.
General pathology
is the application of these basic reactions to the various body systems, or to various specific diseases.
systemic or special pathology
is examination of tissue without the help of a microscope.
Macroscopic or gross pathology
is examination of tissue with the help of a microscope, and involves the use of stained tissue sections.
Microscopic pathology or histopathology
is the study of chemical alterations of the body fluids and tissue that
result from disease.
Chemical pathology
is examination of an animal after death to establish a disease, that is, cause of its death.
Postmortem examination
Postmortem examination of animals and bird is called ______?
necropsy
is examination of tissue removed from the living animal to determine the cause of disease.
Biopsy
is the condition in which the individual is in complete harmony with its environment! surroundings.
Health
is a change in that condition, as a result the individual suffers from discomfort.
Disease
The study of demons or evil spirits is called ____.
demonology
was undoubtedly the most outstanding individual in the history of medicine. His impact on medical science was so great he is honoured as the ‘Father of Medicine’. He formulated the ‘Oath of Hippocrates’,
Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.)
concerning the practice and ethics of medicine.
‘Oath of Hippocrates’
Four humoral theory of disease
blood
phlegm
yellow bile
black bile
Greek philosopher, was the originator of modern anatomy and physiology.
Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)