Core concepts in pathology and disease, including causes; symptoms; immune responses; organ systems; infections; metabolic and chronic diseases; and cancer
What is pathology?
The study of disease
What is etiology?
The cause of a disease
What is a symptom?
A subjective experience of disease reported by the patient
What is a sign?
An objective indication of disease observed by a clinician
What is acute disease?
A disease with rapid onset and short duration
What is chronic disease?
A long lasting or recurrent disease
What is an infectious disease?
A disease caused by microorganisms
What is a non infectious disease?
A disease not caused by pathogens
What is inflammation?
The body’s response to injury or infection
What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?
Redness; heat; swelling; pain; loss of function
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