Words Def Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the definition of ‘pathology’?
The study of the nature and causes of diseases.
True or False: ‘Etiology’ refers to the cause of a disease.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘____ is the examination of tissues to diagnose disease.’
Histopathology
What does ‘symptom’ mean?
A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease.
Multiple Choice: Which term describes a disease that is widespread in a particular region? A) Endemic B) Epidemic C) Pandemic
A) Endemic
What is the difference between ‘sign’ and ‘symptom’?
‘Sign’ is an objective indication of disease, while ‘symptom’ is a subjective experience reported by the patient.
True or False: ‘Prognosis’ refers to the expected outcome of a disease.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘____ is the study of how diseases affect the body.’
Pathophysiology
What does ‘chronic’ mean in medical terms?
A condition that persists over a long period of time.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of inflammation? A) Acute B) Chronic C) Malignant
C) Malignant
What is ‘necrosis’?
The death of cells or tissues through injury or disease.
True or False: ‘Remission’ indicates that a disease is no longer present.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘____ is a sudden and severe onset of symptoms.’
Acute
What does ‘metastasis’ refer to?
The spread of cancer cells from the original tumor to other parts of the body.
Multiple Choice: Which term describes a disease that is caused by a medical treatment? A) Iatrogenic B) Idiopathic C) Nosocomial
A) Iatrogenic
What is ‘diagnosis’?
The identification of a disease based on its signs and symptoms.
True or False: ‘Benign’ tumors are cancerous.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘____ refers to the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states.’
Epidemiology
What does ‘prophylaxis’ mean?
Measures taken to prevent disease.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of autoimmune disease? A) Diabetes Type 1 B) Hypertension C) Asthma
A) Diabetes Type 1
What is the meaning of ‘morbidity’?
The condition of being diseased or the prevalence of a disease in a population.
True or False: ‘Sequela’ refers to a condition that is a consequence of a previous disease or injury.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘____ is the study of tumors.’
Oncology
What does ‘anemia’ refer to?
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
