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Patho Intro

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Pathology alteration in structure like cells, tissues, and organs
Pathophysiology Study of underlying changes caused by disease/ injury that effect molecules, cells, and organ systems
disease alteration in body for the worse
pathogenesis pattern of tissue changes associated with disease development
idiopathic diseases of no identifiable causes
iatrogenic diseases caused by medical treatment
etiology cause of the disease
signs objective alterations that are observable and measurable through effects and traits. eg. BP, body temp, blood count.
symptoms subjective experiences reported by person with disease, eg. pain, nausea, SOB.
syndrome group of symptoms that occur from a disease or other interrelated problem.
Acute conditions sudden onset
Chronic condtions develops slowly and s/s last for a long time
remissions periods when symptoms disappear or diminish.
exacerbations periods when symptoms become worse.
local redness or swelling. body part or area.
systemic fever. affects the whole body
diffuse all over
focal local area
diagnosis disease identification
prognosis expected outcome of disease.
therapy treatment for disease
Homeostasis state of internal balance
Created by: polosport
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