Pathology and Disease Terminology

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Pathology

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The scientific study of the structure and function of the body in disease.

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Etiology

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The study of the causes of disease.

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Pathogenesis

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The mechanism of disease development.

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Pathogenic

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Capable of causing disease.

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Indications

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Observed by doctors, e.g., fever, hypertension.

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Symptoms

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Experienced or felt by the patient, e.g., sore muscles, headache.

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Structural Characteristics

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Gross and microscopic changes in disease.

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Autopsy

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Post mortem examination to find the cause of death.

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Biopsy

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Removal of tissues for diagnostic purposes.

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Diagnosis

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Determined through patient history, examination, and lab data.