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Definite pathology.
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study of the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs that underlie disease.
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Name 4 primary processes of disease
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1. Etiology
2. Pathogenesis 3. Morphological changes 4. Clinical significance |
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What's etiology?
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Cause of disease.
- Intrinsic factors (genetics) - Extrinsic factors (acquired) |
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What's pathogenesis?
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Mechanisms of development of the disease; Sequence of events.
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What's morphological changes?
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Structural changes in cells induced by the disease.
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What's clinical significance?
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morphological changes influence normal function and determine the clinical features (signs & symptoms) of the disorder.
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General Pathology vs. Systemic Pathology
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General Pathology - focuses on the basic reactions of cells and tissues to abnormal stimuli that underlie all diseases.
Special or Systemic Pathology - examines the specific responses of specialized organs and tissues to well defined stimuli. |
