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Chapter 2
Concepts
Term | Definition |
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acute illness | an illness that develops suddenly and resolves in a short time |
adaptation | adjustment in structure or habits |
asymptomatic | without symptoms |
autonomic | not subjective or voluntary control |
chronic illness | illness that develops slowly over a long period and lasts throughout life |
congenital | condition present before or at birth |
convalescence | the process of recovering after an illness and regaining health |
coping | adjusting to or adapting to challenges |
defense mechanisms | strategies used to protect us from increasing anxiety |
disease | a pathological process with a definite set of signs and symptoms; disease causing illness |
etiology | study of the cause of disease;origin |
health | the state of functioning well physically and mentally and expressing the full range of ones potential |
hierarchy | the arrangement of objects, elements, or values in a graduated series |
holistic | approach to health care that considers the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual aspects and needs of the person |
homeostasis | a tendency of biological systems to maintain stability in their internal environment while continually adjusting to changes necessary for survival. |
idiopathic | of unknown origin |
illness | disease of body and mind |
maladaptation | lack of adjustment |
primary illness | illness that develops without being caused by another health problem |
secondary illness | illness that results from or is caused by a primary illness. diabetes comes with other health problems. other health problems are secondary and diabetes is primary |
self-actualization | reaching ones full potential |
stress | the sum of biological reactions that take place in response to any adverse stimulus |
stressor | adverse stimulus |
subjective | perceived only by the person; not perceptible to the senses of others |
terminal illness | illness for which no cure is available; it ends in death, usually within a short period of time |
wellness | a dynamic and active movement toward fulfillment of ones potential |