FLASHCARDS INTRO TO PATH LU 1 SET # 3

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This refers to the number of cases per year of certain diseases in relation to the population where they occur.

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Morbidity rate 

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This disease occurs in a random or isolated manner

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Sporadic disease

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A disease that has a slower onset and a long duration

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Chronic Disease

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The prediction of the outcome of a disease

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Prognosis

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A disease that exists at the time of birth or shortly thereafter due to a developmental error, because of maternal infection, and having no genetic origin.

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Congenital Disease

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This is a disease having a rapid and severe onset; usually fatal.

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Fulminating Disease

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This type of disease is the expected or “normal” incidence of a condition in a certain geographical area or population.

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Endemic Disease

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The return or reappearance of the signs or symptoms after a period of remission is referred to as a _______ disease

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Recurrent Disease

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A disease that occurs because of unfavorable work conditions.

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Occupational Disease

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A lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a mineral that is part of sand, rock, and quartz.

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Silicosis