Patho and Homeopathy Flashcards
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What is homeopathy?

  • The complete understanding of another's feelings
  • Medical practice that treats disease by administering minute doses of remedy (correct)
  • A branch of medicine dealing with the nature of disease
  • Quality in drama that arouses a feeling of pity

    • What does pathology deal with?

    The nature of disease

    What does empathy mean?

    The complete understanding of another's feelings

    What does empathetic mean?

    <p>Understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of pathos?

    <p>Quality in drama, speech, music, literature, or events that arouse a feeling of pity/sorrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does apathetic mean?

    <p>Indifferent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does apathy refer to?

    <p>Lack of feeling; indifference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does antipathy mean?

    <p>Aversion; dislike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pathogenic mean?

    <p>Causing disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of pathological?

    <p>Due to disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pathogen?

    <p>A virus or organism that can cause disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pathologist do?

    <p>A practitioner of pathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is osteopathy?

    <p>Treatment of disease by manipulation of bones, muscles, nerves, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an osteopath?

    <p>A practitioner of osteopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sociopath?

    <p>One who is psychopathic and antisocial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does psychopathic mean?

    <p>Insane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does telepathy refer to?

    <p>Transference of thoughts and feelings of a person to another by apparent means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sympathetic mean?

    <p>Compassionate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sympathy?

    <p>Compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pathetic mean?

    <p>Arousing pity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix Path (Patho, Pathy) signify?

    <p>Feeling, suffering; disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology

    • Homeopathy: Treats diseases using very small doses of remedies aimed at stimulating the body's natural healing process.
    • Pathology: Medical specialty focused on understanding the causes and effects of diseases.
    • Pathogen: Any virus or organism capable of causing disease in a host.

    Emotional Understanding

    • Empathy: Deep emotional understanding of others' feelings; crucial for building relationships.
    • Empathetic: Describes the quality of understanding and being sensitive to another's feelings.
    • Sympathy: The feeling of compassion or shared sorrow towards someone else's misfortune.

    Emotional States

    • Apathy: A state characterized by lack of emotion, interest, or concern.
    • Apathetic: Describes an individual who shows indifference or a lack of enthusiasm.
    • Antipathy: A feeling of strong aversion or dislike toward something or someone.

    Artistic and Psychological Concepts

    • Pathos: The quality in various art forms (drama, literature, music) that evokes pity or sorrow from the audience.
    • Pathetic: Something that arouses feelings of pity or sadness, often invoking a sense of helplessness.
    • Pathologist: A medical professional specializing in the study of diseases, often involved in diagnosing illnesses based on laboratory results.
    • Osteopathy: A holistic treatment method focusing on the musculoskeletal system to promote health and relieve pain.
    • Osteopath: A practitioner using osteopathy techniques in the treatment of disease.

    Mental Health Terminology

    • Sociopath: A person exhibiting antisocial behavior often paired with psychopathic traits.
    • Psychopathic: Describing severe mental health issues, particularly associated with impaired empathy and remorse.

    Other Relevant Terms

    • Pathogenic: Used to describe any agent, like bacteria or viruses, that leads to disease.
    • Pathological: Referring to any condition that is caused by or related to a disease.
    • Telepathy: The alleged ability to communicate thoughts and feelings between individuals without the use of conventional senses.

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    Test your knowledge on terms related to pathos and medical practices such as homeopathy. This quiz covers important definitions and concepts that are essential for understanding feelings, suffering, and disease. Perfect for students and medical enthusiasts alike!

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