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Chapter 1 Human Diseases, A Systematic Approach, 8th ed., Zelman

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show Condition in which the human body preforms its vital systems normally  
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show Relatively stable conditions even with unstable environments  
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show Any deviation from normal structure or function of body (ex-not normal amount of insulin)  
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Pathology   show
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show Studies changes caused by disease  
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Signs   show
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Symptoms   show
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Asymptomatic   show
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Syndrome   show
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show Abnormality not characterized by physical abnormality  
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Diagnosis   show
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show Inspection, palpation, Auscultation, Percussion, vital signs  
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Inspection   show
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Palpation   show
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Auscultation   show
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Percussion   show
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Vital signs   show
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show Electrocardiography, radiography, Computed tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Nuclear medicine  
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Electrocardiography   show
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Radiography   show
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Computed tomography (CT)   show
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show Analyzes tissue responses of magnetic fields  
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show Analyzes low frequency sound waves with tissues to create moving images  
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show Radioactive materials cause contrast in body to see structure of organs  
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Prognosis   show
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Acute   show
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Chronic   show
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show Period of time when signs or symptoms of disease subside or disappear  
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Exacerbation   show
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Relapse   show
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show related disease that develops in someone that already has a disease (bed sores from fracture)  
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Sequela   show
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Leading cause of death in USA   show
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Mortality   show
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show number of cases of a disease in a population- #of NEW cases of disease/total # of people in a population  
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Incidence   show
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Prevalence   show
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Epidemiology   show
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Leading causes of death in low income countries   show
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show Cause of a disease  
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Pathogenesis   show
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Idiopathic   show
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show Hereditary, congenital, degenerative, inflammatory, neoplastic, metabolic, traumatic, nutritional  
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show abnormality in genes or chromosomes  
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show disease exists at or from birth can be heredity or development in uterus  
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show function or structure of specific organs deteriorate over time  
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show Autoimmune, Allergic-abnormal immune function  
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show abnormal growth leads to tumors  
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metabolic   show
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show physical or chemical injury  
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show over or under consumption of nutrients  
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Risk factors   show
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show pollution, living close to highway  
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show exposure to chemical toxin, ex. working at nail salon  
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physiological   show
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psychological   show
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genetic   show
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show Poor Nutrition, Lack of Physical Activity, Tobacco Use, Excessive Alcohol Consumption  
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Health promotion and disease prevention   show
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Palliative   show
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show drugs- can relieve signs and symptoms or cure  
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Surgical   show
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Psychiatric/Psychological treatments   show
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show Palliative, Pharmacologic, Surgical, Psychiatric/Psychological  
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