Intro to Patho Key Terms

What term is used to describe a disease that is short term?

• chronic

• acute

• idiopathic

• nosocomial

Which term refers to a disease that persists for a long time?

• acute

• chronic

• exacerbation

• diagnosis

What is the identification or naming of a disease called?

• etiology

• diagnosis

• pathogenesis

• disorder

What term describes a derangement or abnormality of function?

• disorder

• homeostasis

• holistic medicine

• palliative

What is the study of the cause or the cause of a disease known as?

• pathogenesis

• etiology

• iatrogenic

• idiopathic

What term describes a time when symptoms flare up or become worse?

• exacerbation

• homeostasis

• nosocomial

• chronic

What is the concept of considering the whole person rather than just the physical being called?

• holistic medicine

• palliative

• diagnosis

• pathogenesis

What term describes the state of sameness or normalcy that the body strives to maintain?

• homeostasis

• idiopathic

• nosocomial

• chronic

What term refers to a problem arising due to or related to a prescribed treatment?

• idiopathic

• iatrogenic

• acute

• chronic

What term describes an unknown cause of disease?

• nosocomial

• idiopathic

• pathogenesis

• exacerbation