Pathology: Introduction to Pathology Flashcards
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Definition of pathology
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The study of the causes and effects of disease
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Hypoxia
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Inadequate oxygenation of tissues due to respiratory or circulatory defects or severe anemia
3
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Neoplasia
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Benign and malignant tumors
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Branches of pathology
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- Anatomical
- Clinical
- Forensic
- Experimental
5
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Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stains
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- glycogen
- basement membrane
- carbohydrate-rich moieties
- fungi
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Gomori methenamine-silve (GMS) stains
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- Basement membranes
- Fungi
7
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Ziehl-Neelsen stains
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- Acid-fast bacilli
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Prussian blue stains
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Hemosiderin (iron)
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Masson trichrome stains
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Collagen
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Congo red stains
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Amyloid
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Oil red O/ Sudan dye stain
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Fat