what is disease Flashcards

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definition of disease

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A disease is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions and is associated with specific symptoms and signs

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whats are the causes of diseases

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environmental 
physical
chemical
nutritional
immunological 
genetics
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what is diagnostic histopathology

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study of histological changes that take place in tissues

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pathogenic processes/mechanisms

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inflammation
immune reactions
degeneration
neoplasia
loss of blood supply
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what is pathology

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scientific study of disease

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