10 Questions
What refers to the unwanted outcomes of a primary condition?
Sequelae
What is the period of recovery from an illness or injury?
Convalescence
What is the probability of recovery or other outcomes?
Prognosis
What is the process of maximizing the function of diseased tissues?
Rehabilitation
What are the manifestations of a disease that subside or are absent?
Remissions
What is the term for a condition that triggers an acute episode of a disease?
Precipitating factor
What is the goal of therapy in treating a disease?
To promote recovery or slow the progress of the disease
What is the term for new secondary or additional problems that arise from a disease?
Complications
What is the term for the period during which the manifestations of a disease are absent or subsided?
Remission
What is the primary focus of rehabilitation in treating a disease?
Maximizing the function of diseased tissues
Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to disease outcomes, including sequelae, convalescence, prognosis, rehabilitation, and more. This quiz is perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding medical terminology.
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