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| probable outcome of an illness |
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| factors contributing to the development of an illness |
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| behaviors or conditions that promote certain disease |
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| develops suddenly, progresses rapidly |
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| requires on going care. often periods of increased signs and symptoms, followed by periods of improvement. i.e. arthritis, diabetes, and asthma |
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| the lack of adequate blood supply to a body tissue |
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| abnormalities that are present at birth. i.e spinal bifida and cleft lip |
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| abnormalities due to defect in the info passed from parent to child. i.e. sickle cell anemia, hemophilia |
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| caused by infectious organisms |
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| a localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury or infection. characterized by pain, redness, swelling and warmth. |
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| impedes the flow of fluids and marerials in the body |
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| injuries due to a blow or unusual pressure to the body |
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| new growth. Another name for a tumor. Can be benign or malignant |
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| a physician's naming a disease |
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| testing techniques that do not break the skin. i.e. CT, MRI, EKG, US, EEG |
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| testing that involves penetrating the body surface. Increased risk of complications |
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treatment of a condition. four basic approaches:
*surgery
*chemotherapy
*radiation
*supportive (pain control, rest, nutrition, fluid intake, hygiene) |
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| cancerous tumors spreading to other parts of the body |
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| protects the body against specific infections by producing antibodies |
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