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Chapter 2: Terms Related to General Pathology
Term; Meaning; & Word Analysis
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Medical
Undergraduate 2
06/13/2014

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Term
Epidemic
Definition
Disease or Illness Afflicting many people in a Geographical Area at the Same Time
Word Analysis:
epi- upon; demos- people
Term
Etiology
Definition
The Cause of an Illness or Disease
Word Analysis:
etio- cause; -logy study of
Term
Hyperplasia
Definition
Uncontrolled Overgrowth of Tissue
Word Analysis:
hyper- excessive; plasia- formation
Term
Infection
Definition
Invasion and Growth of Disease-Causing Microorganisms in Body Tissues
Word Analysis:
in- inside; fect- do or make
Term
Inflammation
Definition
Response by the Body to Injury or Disease
Word Analysis:
in- inside; flammo- flame or fire
Term
Lesion
Definition
Area of Pathological Process or Traumatic Injury to a Body Part.
Word Analysis:
laesio- hurt
Term
Pandemic
Definition
Widespread Epidemic
Word Analysis:
pan- widespread; demos- people
Term
Pathogenesis
Definition
Origin of Pathology; Beginning of a Disease Process
Word Analysis:
path- disease; genesis- origin
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