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any variations or alterations from
a normal function or process within cells, tissues, organs, or
organ systems. |
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| Gross, or macroscopic, pathology |
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which deals with things
that can be seen with the naked eye |
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| Histopathological, or microscopic, pathology |
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which deals
with things that require magnification |
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| no obvious outward indication of disease |
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| specifically to an objective finding |
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the time from
acquisition of the
infectious agent until
signs or symptoms are
present. |
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the likelihood that a specific
disease will be fatal |
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the degree of
physiological dysfunction produced by a specific disease |
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| The study of diseases includes |
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Definition
* Identification of the causative agent(s)
* Incubation period (for infectious causes)
* Progress of the disease
* Methods of treatment, control, and prevention |
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one or more signs and symptoms that verifies the
presence of a specific disease |
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| signs are those that indicate a prior disease condition |
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signs are those used to predict the future outcome
of a disease |
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| The study of causation or origination of disease |
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| how it’s going to continue to develop |
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a disease has a rapid onset and lasts
a short time |
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those that last a long time
and can’t be cured, only controlled |
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may involve contact with inanimate objects (fomites) or with disease vectors.
Common vectors of disease include fleas, flies, ticks, and
mosquitoes. |
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| no obvious outward indication of disease. |
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