Develops gradually; milder symptoms, persistent with permanent damage

Procedure in which a small amount of living tissue is surgically removed for examination

Infectious diseases spread from person to person

Postmortem examination of the body to determine the cause of death

Postmortem examination of the body to determine the cause of death

Procedure in which a small amount of living tissue is surgically removed for examination

Develops gradually; milder symptoms, persistent with permanent damage

Develops rapidly; severe symptoms, short term

A physiologic response; an adaptive mechanism that allows certain cells, such as the liver, to regenerate

Recovery period; return to a normal, healthy state

Infectious diseases spread from person to person

Secondary or additional problem that arises as a consequence of the original disease and occurs after onset of original condition

Undifferentiated cells containing variable nuclear and cell structures, plus numerous mitotic figures

A physiologic response; an adaptive mechanism that allows certain cells, such as the liver, to regenerate

A physiologic response; an adaptive mechanism that allows certain cells, such as the liver, to regenerate

Recovery period; return to a normal, healthy state

Secondary or additional problem that arises as a consequence of the original disease and occurs after onset of original condition

Recovery period; return to a normal, healthy state

Determination of the nature of a given disease or disorder

Abnormal change in size, shape, and organization of mature cells

Laboratory test given to assist in the diagnosis of a specific disease

Determination of the nature of a given disease or disorder

Laboratory test given to assist in the diagnosis of a specific disease

Abnormal change in size, shape, and organization of mature cells

Refers to a condition arising from within the organism

Study of the cause or origin of a disease/disorder

Study of distribution and causes of a disease in a population

Refers to a condition arising from within the organism

Condition when a disease occurs at a greater frequency than usual in a population of a given area

Study of the cause or origin of a disease/disorder

Manifestations of the disease increase

Condition when a disease occurs at a greater frequency than usual in a population of a given area

Study of distribution and causes of a disease in a population

Refers to a condition with external causes

Atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired electrons in an open shell configuration that are highly chemically reactive

Study of distribution and causes of a disease in a population

Study of the cause or origin of a disease/disorder

Study of distribution and causes of a disease in a population

Study of the cause or origin of a disease/disorder

Atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired electrons in an open shell configuration that are highly chemically reactive

Necrotic tissue infected with bacteria

Manifestations of the disease increase

Refers to a condition with external causes

Atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired electrons in an open shell configuration that are highly chemically reactive

Manifestations of the disease increase

Refers to a condition with external causes

A physiologic response that results from hormonal stimulation, mainly in estrogen-dependent organs such as the uterus and breast

The ability of a cell or organism to maintain normal/stabile internal functioning while reacting to the external environment

Atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired electrons in an open shell configuration that are highly chemically reactive

Necrotic tissue infected with bacteria

The ability of a cell or organism to maintain normal/stabile internal functioning while reacting to the external environment

Necrotic tissue infected with bacteria

Condition of reduced oxygen in the tissue

A condition in which there is an abnormal multiplication or increase in the number of healthy cells

The ability of a cell or organism to maintain normal/stabile internal functioning while reacting to the external environment

A physiologic response that results from hormonal stimulation, mainly in estrogen-dependent organs such as the uterus and breast

Condition of reduced oxygen in the tissue

Resulting from a treatment, procedure, or error

A physiologic response that results from hormonal stimulation, mainly in estrogen-dependent organs such as the uterus and breast

Resulting from a treatment, procedure, or error

Disease or disorder of unknown cause

Condition of reduced oxygen in the tissue

Number of new cases of a disease in a given population

Time between exposure to microorganism and onset of signs/symptoms

Resulting from a treatment, procedure, or error

Number of new cases of a disease in a given population

Disease or disorder of unknown cause

A gradual progression of a disease with vague or mild signs

Time between exposure to microorganism and onset of signs/symptoms

An area of dead cells resulting from a lack of oxygen

Number of new cases of a disease in a given population

An area of dead cells resulting from a lack of oxygen

Time between exposure to microorganism and onset of signs/symptoms

Number of new cases of a disease in a given population

Decreased blood supply to an organ or tissue

An area of dead cells resulting from a lack of oxygen

A gradual progression of a disease with vague or mild signs

Decreased blood supply to an organ or tissue

Stage in which clinical signs are absent ("silent" stage)

A gradual progression of a disease with vague or mild signs

An abnormality in the structure of a tissue or organ

Decreased blood supply to an organ or tissue

Stage in which clinical signs are absent ("silent" stage)

Stage in which clinical signs are absent ("silent" stage)

Found at site of the problem

An abnormality in the structure of a tissue or organ

Cell "bursting" caused by the destruction of the plasma membrane

Stage in which clinical signs are absent ("silent" stage)

Found at site of the problem

An abnormality in the structure of a tissue or organ

Cell "bursting" caused by the destruction of the plasma membrane

Found at site of the problem

An abnormality in the structure of a tissue or organ

Visible to the naked eye

Refers to signs and symptoms of a disease

Cell "bursting" caused by the destruction of the plasma membrane

Visible to the naked eye

Refers to signs and symptoms of a disease

A reversible change of one cell type into another

Visible only when magnified by a microscope

Refers to signs and symptoms of a disease

A reversible change of one cell type into another

Visible only when magnified by a microscope

Visible only when magnified by a microscope

Visible to the naked eye

Visible only when magnified by a microscope

Indicates death rate resulting from a particular disease

Incidence or prevalence of a disease in a population

Indicates death rate resulting from a particular disease

The death and degradation of living tissue

Any new, abnormal, uncontrolled growth; cancerous tumor

Diseases that must be reported by a physician to the appropriate health authorities

The death and degradation of living tissue

Development of the disease or sequence of events related to a particular disease process

Diseases that must be reported by a physician to the appropriate health authorities

Infections/diseases that spread worldwide

Development of the disease or sequence of events related to a particular disease process

Infections/diseases that spread worldwide

The study of physiologic (functional) changes as a result of a disease process

Development of the disease or sequence of events related to a particular disease process

Abnormal proliferation of normal cells that may be due to excessive hormonal stimulation or the effect of growth factors on target cells

Abnormal proliferation of normal cells that may be due to excessive hormonal stimulation or the effect of growth factors on target cells

The study of physiologic (functional) changes as a result of a disease process

Abnormal proliferation of normal cells that may be due to excessive hormonal stimulation or the effect of growth factors on target cells

Factor that triggers an acute episode

The study of physiologic (functional) changes as a result of a disease process

The number of new and old or existing cases of a disease within a specific population and time period

The statistical likelihood of a specific outcome/occurrence

Factor that triggers an acute episode

Tendencies that promote the development of a disease in an individual

Tendencies that promote the development of a disease in an individual

Factor that triggers an acute episode

Tendencies that promote the development of a disease in an individual

The number of new and old or existing cases of a disease within a specific population and time period

The statistical likelihood of a specific outcome/occurrence

Period after infection when the patient begins to feel the onset of signs/symptoms

Probability for recovery or other outcome

The statistical likelihood of a specific outcome/occurrence

Period after infection when the patient begins to feel the onset of signs/symptoms

Probability for recovery or other outcome

Period after infection when the patient begins to feel the onset of signs/symptoms

Medication regimen to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition

Probability for recovery or other outcome

Potential, unwanted outcomes of the primary condition

Medication regimen to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition

Probability for recovery or other outcome

Manifestations of the disease subside

Objective indicators of a disease

Manifestations of the disease subside

Potential, unwanted outcomes of the primary condition

State in disease process when pathological changes in tissue/organ occur, but no obvious signs/symptoms are present

Potential, unwanted outcomes of the primary condition

Objective indicators of a disease

Manifestations of the disease subside

State in disease process when pathological changes in tissue/organ occur, but no obvious signs/symptoms are present

Subjective feelings such as pain or nausea

Objective indicators of a disease

Objective indicators of a disease

State in disease process when pathological changes in tissue/organ occur, but no obvious signs/symptoms are present

Subjective feelings such as pain or nausea

Subjective feelings such as pain or nausea

Objective indicators of a disease

Treatment measures to promote recovery or slow the progression of a disease

Collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ

General indicators of an illness

State in disease process when pathological changes in tissue/organ occur, but no obvious signs/symptoms are present

General indicators of an illness

Subjective feelings such as pain or nausea

Treatment measures to promote recovery or slow the progression of a disease

Collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ

Subjective feelings such as pain or nausea

Treatment measures to promote recovery or slow the progression of a disease

General indicators of an illness