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MED 203 ch

Chapter one

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Predisposing factors Heredity, age, gender, external environment, lifestyle
Monogenic disorders are those caused by mutation in a single gene.
Chromosomal Chromosomal disorders are caused by abnormalities in the number of chromosomes or by changes in chromosomal structure
Multifactorial result from the interaction of many factors, both hereditary (mutations in multiple genes) and environmental.
Inflammation Body's immunological response to tissue damage
Infection Invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms
Microorganisms Fungi, Protozoa, Viruses, Bacteria, Parasites
Trauma An injury or wound caused by external force or violence to the head, chest, abdominopelvic region, neck, spine, and extremities
Neoplasia A new and abnormal formation of tissue, often called a tumor
Benign tumor that does not spread
Malignant tumor (cancer) that spreads to other cells, tissues, and body parts
Immunity Security against a particular disease or being non susceptible to pathogenic effects of disease-causing organisms
Immune-related factors in disease Allergy, anaphylactic shock, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency
Nutritional imbalances Malnourishment, vitamin/mineral deficiencies and excesses, obesity, starvation
Idiopathic unknown cause of a disease
Iatrogenic caused by medical treatments and their effects on the body
Nosocomial acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility
Sequela condition that is the result of a prior disease
Homeostasis a state of stability that the body tries to maintain even though it is exposed to continually changing outside forces.
Pathogenic Disease producing
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