Introduction to Human Diseases

Using a stethoscope to listen to the body

Disease that lasts for an extended period of time or healing is progressively slow. Goes through periods of remission and exacerbation

Onset of a second disease or disorder in an individual who is already affected with a disease

The identification or naming of a disease

A change in function of structure within the body which is considered abnormal

Derangement or abnormality of function

Study of the cause of a disease

Refers to a time when symptoms flare up or become worse

Deadly disease

Considering the whole person, rather than just the physical being

State of sameness or normality the body tries to maintain

Problem came from a prescribed treatment (Iatro- medicine, physician Genic- arising from)

Cause is unknown

Deadly

Quality of being mortal and destined to die

Implies the disease was acquired from the hospital

Treatment aimed at preventing pain and discomfort, but does not seek to cure the disease

Feeling lightly or pressing firmly on internal organs

How a particular disease progresses

Microorganisms or agents that cause disease

Result of having a disease

One who studies disease

Study of diseases

Tapping over various body areas to produce a vibrating sound

Risk factors, what makes a person more susceptible to disease

Occurring more often

Care given to prevent disease

Predicted or expected outcome of a disease

Symptoms are diminished or temporarily resolved

What the physician sees or measures

What patients report as their problem

Refers to a group of symptoms that may be caused by several interrelated problems, or a specific disease