Human Diseases Chapter 1

A disease that is short term

Using a stethoscope to listen body cavities and organs

A disease that persists for a long 3

The onset if a 2nd disease or disorder in an individual who is already affected with a disease

The identification or naming of a disease

A change in structure or function within the body that is considered to be abnormal; any change from normal

A derangement or abnormality of function

The study of cause or the cause if a disease

A time when symptoms flare up or become worse

Inevitable or causing death

The concept of considering the whole person rather than just the physical being

The state of sameness or normalcy that the body strives to maintain

A problem arising due to or related to a prescribed treatment

An unknown cause of disease

Something that kills

Aka death rate; it is related to the number of people who die with a disease in a certain amount of time

A disease acquired from the hospital environment

Something that is directed towards the relief of symptoms but does not cure

Feeling lightly or pressing firmly on internal organs or structures

A description of how a particular disease progresses

Microorganisms or agents that cause disease

Caused by a pathogen or a disease

A specialist in diseases

The study of diseases

Tapping over various body areas to produce a vibrating sound

Aka risk factors; make a person more susceptible to diseases

Occurring more often

Something that reduces risks

The predicted or expected outcome of the disease

A time when symptoms are diminished or temporarily resolved

Observable or measurable factors used to determine a diagnosis

What patients report as their problem or problems

A group of symptoms that may be caused by a specific disease but also may be caused by several interrelated problems