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The study of tissues

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Histology

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The study of the body at the cellular level

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Cytology

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Four Major tissues of the body

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epithelial
connective
muscle
nervous

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The stable internal environment of the body

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Homeostasis

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Disruption of homeostasis

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Disease

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Objective indicators, observable

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Signs

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Subjective, experienced only by the patient

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Symptoms

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The study of cause or origin of a disease or disorder

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Etiology

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Establishing the cause and nature of a disease

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Diagnosis (Dx)

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Prediction of the course of a disease, probable outcome

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Prognosis

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Disease whose cause is unknown

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Idiopathic