mechanisms of disease worksheet

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  1. 2. Refers to diseases or conditions with an unknown or obscure cause.
  2. 3. A general term for any disruption to normal function or structure of the body
  3. 7. The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi in the body.
  4. 8. This term is used for infections acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting.
  5. 11. A period during which symptoms of a disease decrease or disappear.
  6. 12. Subjective experiences reported by the patient that indicate the presence of a disease.
  7. 13. The process of identifying a disease or condition based on symptoms and tests.
  8. 16. This term refers to conditions that develop slowly and persist over a long period, often for life.
  9. 17. Medicine An approach to health care that considers the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—in the treatment process.
  10. 19. Refers to the worsening or increase in severity of a disease or condition.
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  1. 1. This term describes conditions that are caused by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.
  2. 4. A collection of symptoms and signs that together indicate a particular disease or condition.
  3. 5. This term is used to describe the cause or origin of a disease or condition.
  4. 6. The process by which a disease develops and progresses in the body.
  5. 9. The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.
  6. 10. A forecast or prediction about the likely outcome or course of a disease.
  7. 14. This term describes a condition that appears suddenly and lasts for a short duration.
  8. 15. The return of a disease or symptoms after a period of improvement.
  9. 18. Objective indicators of disease that can be observed or measured by a healthcare professional.