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patho exam 1
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Undergraduate 3
09/22/2008

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Term
Pathology
Definition
the study of the disease process
Term
disease exists
Definition
when some structures/functions deviate from the norm to the point that internal homeostasis is destroyed.
Term
Etiology
Definition
cause or reason for disease
"causative agent"
Term
pathogenesis
Definition
development of desease; sequential events
Term
manifestations
Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
subclinical
Definition
having the dz before showing s&sx
Term
subjective
Definition
symptoms
--something the patient is telling you about it. "i have nausea"
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objective
Definition
signs
-something that can be observed/measured
ex. lab results/swelling/VS
Term
Lesions
Definition
structural changes produced during disease
-microscopic & gross (macroscopic)
Term
Complication
Definition
arrises secondarily to primary disease

ex. bacterial pneumonia after and an untreated viral cold
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Sequel or Sequelae
Definition
outcome or end result of disease
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Resolution
Definition
when the patient returns back to a completely healthy state. disease resolves
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