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Which term refers to the study of a disease?
Which term refers to the study of a disease?
- Pathogenesis
- Etiology
- Pathology (correct)
- Pathophysiology
What does etiology refer to?
What does etiology refer to?
- The functional changes associated with a disease
- The functional and structural abnormalities associated with a disease
- The underlying cause(s) of a disease (correct)
- The development and progression of a disease
What does pathogenesis refer to?
What does pathogenesis refer to?
- The underlying cause(s) of a disease
- The functional changes associated with a disease
- The functional and structural abnormalities associated with a disease
- The development and progression of a disease (correct)
What is the convergence of pathology and pathophysiology called?
What is the convergence of pathology and pathophysiology called?
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Why is defining etiology and pathogenesis of a disease important?
Why is defining etiology and pathogenesis of a disease important?
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Which term refers to the study of the underlying cause(s) of a disease?
Which term refers to the study of the underlying cause(s) of a disease?
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What does pathophysiology refer to?
What does pathophysiology refer to?
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What does the term 'aitÃa' mean?
What does the term 'aitÃa' mean?
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What is the basis for developing rational and effective treatments and preventative measures?
What is the basis for developing rational and effective treatments and preventative measures?
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What does dysfunction refer to in the context of pathology?
What does dysfunction refer to in the context of pathology?
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