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Match the following terms with their respective meanings:
Match the following terms with their respective meanings:
Anaerobic vs. aerobic = Processes that occur without vs. with oxygen Anatomy vs. Physiology = Study of structure vs. function of the body Apoptosis = Programmed cell death Atrophy = Decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
Match the following medical terms with their definitions:
Match the following medical terms with their definitions:
Biopsy = Examination of tissue removed from a living body Complications = Secondary, often worsening diseases or disorders Convalescence/rehabilitation = Period of recovery and return to the normal healthy state Course = Progress or evolution of a disease
Match the following disease types with their descriptions:
Match the following disease types with their descriptions:
Acute = Disease with a sudden onset and short course Chronic = Disease lasting over long periods of time Communicable = Disease that can be transmitted between individuals Notifiable/reportable disease = Disease which is required by law to be reported to government authorities
Match the following epidemiological terms with their definitions:
Match the following epidemiological terms with their definitions:
Match the following pathophysiological terms with their descriptions:
Match the following pathophysiological terms with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Medical Terms and Definitions
- Medical terms are specific words or phrases used to describe aspects of healthcare, anatomy, and disease processes.
- Understanding medical terminology improves communication between healthcare professionals and enhances patient comprehension.
Disease Types and Descriptions
- Diseases can be classified into several types: infectious, chronic, genetic, and autoimmune.
- Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens like bacteria and viruses, while chronic diseases are long-lasting and often due to lifestyle or genetic factors.
- Genetic diseases result from abnormalities in genes or chromosomes, affecting individuals at birth or later in life.
- Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks its own cells, leading to tissue damage.
Epidemiological Terms and Definitions
- Epidemiology is the study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.
- Key terms include incidence (the number of new cases in a specific time period), prevalence (the total number of cases at a given time), and morbidity (the burden of disease on a population).
- Understanding these terms helps in devising public health strategies to manage and prevent outbreaks.
Pathophysiological Terms and Descriptions
- Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes in the body resulting from disease processes.
- Key concepts include mechanisms of disease progression, cellular injury, and the body's response to illness.
- Understanding pathophysiology is critical for diagnosing diseases and developing effective treatment plans.
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