Medical Terminology Chapter 2

caused by and abnormality in the fetus as it develops or caused by an abnormal process that occurs during gestation or birth.

caused by the progressive destruction of cells due to disease or the aging process

caused by exposure to external substances

caused by a spontaneous mutation in a person's gene or chromosome that is inherited by the person's children

caused by medicine or treatment that was given to the patient.

having no identifiable or confirmed cause

caused by a pathogen such as a bacterium, virus, fungus, etc.

caused by the new growth or either a benign or a malignant tumor

caused by exposure to a disease while in the hospital environment.

caused by a lack of nutritious food, insufficient amounts of food, or an inability to utilize the nutrients in foods.

any deviation from health that is experienced or felt by the patient

when a symptom can be seen or detected by others

the clinical picture of all of the patient's symptoms and signs

showing no signs or symptoms

using the eyes or an instrument to examine the external surfaces or the internal cavities of the body

using the fingers to feel masses or enlarged organs or to detect tenderness or pain

using a stethoscope to listen to the sounds of the heart, lungs, or intestines.

using the finger of one hand to tap on the finger of the other hand that is spread over a body cavity

sudden in nature and severe in intensity

less severe in intensity

continuing for 3 months or more

a sudden worsening in the severity of the symptoms or signs

a temporary improvement in the symptoms and signs of a disease without the underlying disease being cured

an abnormal condition or complication that arises because of the original disease and remains after the original disease has resolved

the symptoms or signs of the disease disappear

a disease that is resistant to treatment is one that does not respond to treatment

the predicted outcome of a disease

recovery or a return to a normal state of health

a permanent loss of the ability to perform certain activities or to function in a given way

illness that results in death

accessory department in a hospital

ambulatory surgery center

skilled nursing facilities

an inpatient facility for patients who are dying from a terminal illness

supportive medical and nursing care to keep a patient comfortable.  Not curative.