Medical Terminology Quiz

Allergic Diseases

• Overreaction of the body’s immune system to allergens.

Disease Classification

• Acute Diseases: Quick onset and short duration.
• Chronic Diseases: Develop slowly and persist for a long time.

Pathogenesis

• Study of the origin and development of diseases, leading to observable changes called manifestations.

Pathology

• Focuses on disease and derives from the Greek word "pathos," meaning suffering.
• Sources of pathology include hereditary, congenital, tumors, and iatrogenic conditions.

Morphology

• Refers to the structures of cells or tissues.

Degenerative Diseases

• Result from the deterioration of body systems.

Dehydration

• Most common disturbance affecting fluid balance in the body.

Proliferation

• Process of cell division, which plays a key role in tissue growth and regeneration.

Diagnosis

• Identification process of disease an individual is suspected to have.

Prognosis

• Predicts the course and outcome of a disease.

Signs and Symptoms

• Signs: Observable manifestations by healthcare workers; can include vital signs.
• Symptoms: Subjective feelings reported by patients about their health issues.

Syndrome

• Collection of signs and symptoms characterizing an abnormal condition.
• Example: Marfan’s Syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting connective tissue with risks of cardiac issues and physical characteristics like long limbs.

Etiology

• Study of the causes and origins of diseases.

Idiopathic Conditions

• Diseases with no identifiable cause.

Inflammatory Responses

• Triggered by localized injurious agents, including:
  • Infective: Invading microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi).
  • Toxic: Resulting from poisoning.

Cellulitis

• Acute bacterial skin infection, often found in areas where skin is compromised, allowing bacterial entry.
• By-products of bacterial reproduction can include the excretion of methane.

Edema

• Abnormal fluid accumulation in body cavities or intercellular spaces.

Test your knowledge on key concepts related to allergic diseases, disease classification, pathogenesis, and more. This quiz covers essential terms and definitions that are crucial for understanding medical conditions and their impacts on the body.