Online Patho Week 1 ( Introduction and diagnostic testing)

The study of the functional changes associated with disease and injury.

A type of research involving the testing of a new drug or treatment in humans.

The normal pH range of urine, indicating its level of acidity or alkalinity.

A procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the spinal canal, used to diagnose neurological conditions.

A blood test that identifies the different types of white blood cells, helpful in diagnosing infection and other conditions.

Laboratory tests conducted on body fluids and tissues to help identify the cause of a disease.

The process of preventing the development of a disease in the first place.

A protective barrier that limits the passage of substances from the bloodstream into the brain.

A traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.

A scale used to assess a patient's level of consciousness by evaluating their eye opening, verbal response, and motor response.

The study of cells, their structure, and function.

The study of tissues, their structure, and function.

A substance that absorbs X-rays, appearing white on an X-ray image.

A substance that allows X-rays to pass through, appearing dark on an X-ray image.

Actions taken after a disease has been diagnosed to slow its progression or prevent complications.

Interventions used to manage long-term health problems and improve quality of life after a disease has been diagnosed.

The primary function of the kidneys, filtering waste products from the blood.

The normal appearance of cerebrospinal fluid, clear and colorless.

Used in diagnostic imaging to enhance the visibility of structures, allowing for better visualization.

A common finding in a stool specimen, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.

A hormonal system that regulates blood pressure by controlling fluid and electrolyte balance.

A type of imaging technique using radioactive isotopes to create images of organs and tissues.

Regular medical exams and screenings to monitor risk factors for illness and detect conditions early.

A hallmark of inflammation, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

The main component of blood analyzed in a complete blood count, indicating overall red blood cell levels.

The process by which certain cells engulf and destroy foreign particles or pathogens.

A medication used to treat malaria and certain autoimmune diseases.

The primary goal of tertiary prevention, aiming to stop the progression of a disease.

The normal color of urine, clear and straw-like.

The primary function of the urinary system, removing waste products from the blood.

A type of study in nuclear medicine that tracks the distribution of a radioactive substance within the body.

A non-specific defense mechanism that involves the engulfment and destruction of foreign particles or pathogens.

The location where cerebrospinal fluid is produced, the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.