Pathology 1 intro

genetic characteristics transmitted from parent to offspring

hereditary

endogenous genetic

hereditary, chromosomal

a defect or deformity of a structure or its position

malformation (anomaly)

a disease with an abnormally high rate of occurrence in member of the workforce

occupational

a condition or disease in which there IS a change in anatomy (measles; recognizable lesions)

organic

genesis=

origin

the manner in which the disease develops

pathogenesis

objective disturbances produced by disease, observed by physician, nurse or person attending patient (ex: pulse, fever, heart rate)

signs

The study of specific features of disease in relation to particular systems or organs is

special pathology

A predisposing cause of a disease can be

occupation

study of tissue specimens excised surgically in a major or minor surgery

surgical pathology

predisposing factors

-age -race -sex (m/f) -occupation

An autopsy is important because it:

-helps confirm, or possible alter the medical diagnosis and treatment -it contributes to medical knowledge and research -it is valuable in medico-legal cases to determine identification of deceased and cause and manner of death -it may help satisfy the minds of survivors about the cause of death and/or the existence of disease

Endogenous Exciting factors

-physiological -immunologic -genetic

A closed sac or pouch with a definite wall which contains fluid, semi-fluid or solid material is

A cyst

The failure of an organ or body part to develop is

Aplasia

The study of the CAUSES of disease is

Etiology

A sudden increase in the severity of the symptoms of a disease is

Exacerbation

A gunshot is an example of an

Exogenous exciting factor

Diseases characterized by fever are

Febrile diseases

having rapid and severe onset, usually fatal

Fulminating

A disease that is genetically transmitted from mother to offspring is

Hereditary

results from the adverse activity of medical personnel

Iatrogenic

What may be considered an exciting caused of a disease?

Mechanical injury

study of microscopic changes that cells, tissues and organs undergo as a result of disease

Microscopic, cellular, histo-pathology

a disease that is epidemic, widespread, even worldwide

Pandemic

presents itself AFTER birth

acquired

a disease with more or less rapid onset and short duration

acute

having a hypersensitivity to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction

allergies

endogenous immunologic

allergies, autoimmune, immune deficiencies

congenital absence of one or more limbs, no formation

amelia

A funeral director should have a positive, cooperative and service minded attitude toward

an autopsy

Exogenous

-Physical -Chemical --Biological

A disease with no recognizable lesions is

A functional disease

The identification of a disease is

a diagnosis

failure of a tissue or an organ to develop normally or not develop at all

aplasia

A professional funeral director will maintain a positive and cooperative attitude towards an

autopsy

The Study of structural changes in disease that are observable only with the aid of a microscope is

cellular pathology

existing at the time of birth (occurs during prenatal life)

congenital

A disease that occurs during prenatal life is

congential

acquired disease that is easily transmitted

contagious

a disease that is continuously present in a community (common cold)

endemic

a disease that is higher than normal numbers (flu in the winter time)

epidemic

the study of the cause of disease

etiology

pertaining to or characterized by fever

febrile

studies of the changes in the structure of the body, which can be observed with the unaided eye

gross pathology

underdevelopment of a tissue, organ or the body

hypoplasia

a disease of unknow cause or origin (ex: an idiot doesn't know they are an idiot)

idiopathic

the state or condition in which the body or a part of it is invaded bt a pathogenic agent that, under favorable conditions, multiplies and produces injurious effects (infectious)

infection

A disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms is

infectious

the harboring of animal parasites, especially macroscopic (ticks, mosquitoes)

infestation

state of being intoxicated, especially if being poisoned by a drug or toxic substance

intoxication

Exogenus Physical agents

mechanical (trauma), thermal, radiation

study of disease to ascertain cause and manner of death

medico-legal pathology (forensic pathology)

exogenous biological agents

microbes, parasites, viruses

A condition in which there is a deviation from the normal structure and function of the body is

A disease

A number of symptoms or signs taken together which indicate the presence of a particular disease is

A syndrome

A disease having a sudden onset and a short duration is

Acute

An organ or structure which is abnormal with reference to form, structure or position is referred to as

An anomaly

A disease which is a state of being poisoned by a drug or toxic substance is

An intoxicating disease

The study of disease, the study of the structure and function, as affected by disease or injury

Pathology

Those agents that lower resistance to disease without actually causing the disease are

Predisposing

The prediction of the probable outcome of a disease is

Prognosis

The prediction of the probable outcome of a disease is called

Prognosis

Father of cellular pathology; general theory of disease processes

Rudolf Virchow

A congential fissure in the vertebral column is referred to as

Spina bifida

The division of pathology that deals with tissues that have been removed from a patient during surgery is

Surgical pathology

The subjective disturbances caused by disease that are felt or experienced by a patient but not directly measurable are

Symptoms

set of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease (Down's Syndrome, AIDS)

Syndrome

A disease with recognizable lesions is

an organic disease

a disease with a more or less slow onset and long duration

chronic

study of disease by means of body secretions, excretions and other body fluids, performed in the lab in the diagnosis of disease

clinical pathology

a disease that may be transmitted directly or indirectly from one individual to another

communicable

an unfavorable condition arising during the course of disease

complication

disease due to LACK OF dietary or metabolic substance

deeficiency

the term denoting the naming of the disease or syndrome; to recognize the nature of the disease

diagnosis

path=

disease

increase in severity of a disease

exacerbation

something that directly causes a disease, excites the body into the disease

exciting/immediate factors

a condition or disease in which there is NO recognizable change in anatomy (migraine, hypertension)

functional

deals with the study of widespread processes such as inflammation, degeneration, necrosis or cellular death, repair, etc. without reference to particular organs or organ systems

general pathology

relative incidence of a disease in the population or number of cases in a given population at a given time

morbidity rate

number of deaths in a given time or place or proportion of deaths to a population

mortality rate

infection acquired in a hospital or other health care setting

nosocomial

the origin and development of a disease

pathogenesis

The study of structural changes in the body caused by disease

pathological anatomy

The study of the changes in structure and function of the tissues of the body as a result of disease is

pathology

congenital condition in which the proximal portions of the limbs are poorly developed or absent

phocomelia

The type of pathology that deals with the functional changes that occur during disease is

physiological pathology

refers to the studying of the functional changes in the body resulting from disease

physiological pathology

excess number of finger or toes

polydactylism

something that DOES NOT DIRECTLY CAUSE THE DISEASE but increases the likelihood

predisposing factors

number of cases of disease present in a specified population at a given time

prevalence

prediction of the outcome of disease

prognosis

reappearance of symptoms after a period of remission

recurrent

temporary cessation of symptoms of disease

remission (abatement)

deals with the specific features of disease in relation to particular organs or organ systems

special pathology

congenital defect in which part of the vetebral column is absent or has an incomplete closure

spina bifida

disease that occurs occasionally in a random or isolated manner

sporadic

subjective disturbances caused by disease that are felt OR experienced by patient, but not directly measurable (ex: pain, headache)

symptoms