CDL Basic Pathology Medical Terms

Which word means the study of disease?

• pathology

• pathogen

• physiology

• photophobia

Which word means a disease causing microorganism?

• pathogen

• pathology

• infectious

• congenital

Which word means the rapid onset with short/severe course?

• acute

• chronic

• transient

• symptom

Which word means long duration or frequent recurrence?

• chronic

• acute

• transient

• intractable

Which word means temporary symptoms (come and go)?

• transient

• acute

• chronic

• intractable

Which word means objective data?

• sign

• symtpom

• asymtomatic

• inspection

Which word means subjective data?

• symptom

• asymptomatic

• inspection

• impairment

Which word means without indicators?

• asymptomatic

• sign

• symptom

• degenerative

Which word means examination by sight?

• inspection

• palpation

• auscultation

• holistic

Which word means examination by feeling?

• palpation

• inspection

• auscultation

• homeostasis