Health Science; What is Anat & Physio – Flashcards
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Anabolism
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The process of simple compounds being built up & then used to manufacture materials for growth, reproduction, & repair.
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Anatomy
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Study of internal & external structures of the body.
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Catabolism
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The process by which complex substances are broken down into simpler substances.
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Diagnosis
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Identification of a disease determined by studying patient signs, symptons, history, and results of diagnostic tests.
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Epidemiology
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Study of the transmission, frequency of occurence, distribution, & control of a disease.
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Etiology
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The cause of a disease.
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Homeostasis
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State of keeping relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, esp. as maintained by physiological processes
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Idiopathic
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A disease in which the cause cannot be determined.
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Macroscopic Anatomy
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(Gross anatomy) study of structures of the body that are visible to the unaided eye.
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Microscopic Anatomy
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Study of structures of the body that can only be seen with magnification aids (microscope).
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Metabolism
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All chemical operations going on within the body.
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Nosocomial
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Diseases acquired in a health care setting (hospital).
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Pathology
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Study of disease characteristics, causes, and effects.
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Physiology
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Focuses on functions & vital processes of various structures making up the human body.
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Prognosis
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A prediction about the outcome of a diagnosis.
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Syndrome
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Specific group of signs & symptoms related to a specific disease.
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Cytology
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Study of cellular structures.
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Histology
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Study of tissue samples.
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Pathophysiology
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Study of abnormal body function.
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Communicable Diseases
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Those that have potential to spread from person to person.
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Contagious Diseases
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Readily transmitted from one person to another.
