Remission- Temporary cessation of symptoms of diseaseĬongenital- Existing at the time of birth or shortly thereafter fever, pulse, heart rate)Įxacerbation- To increase in severity of a disease

Signs- Objective disturbances produced by disease, observed by a physician, nurse, or person attending patient (i.e. Symptoms- Subjective disturbances caused by disease that are felt or experienced by the patient but are not directly measureable. Prognosis- The prediction of the outcome of a disease Lesion- Specific pathologic structural and functional changes or both brought about by diseaseĭiagnosis- The term denoting the naming of a disease or syndrome to recognize the nature of a disease Special Pathology- Pathology of particular diseases or organsġ) To confirm or alter clinical diagnosis and treatment without reference to particular organs or organ systems General Pathology- The study of the widespread processes of disease such as inflammation, degeneration, necrosis, cellular death/repair/etc. Medicolegal (Forensic) Pathology- The study of disease to ascertain the cause and manner of death Physiological Pathology- The study of changes in body functions due to disease Surgical Pathology- The study of tissue specimens excised surgically in a major or minor operationĬlinical Pathology- The study of disease by means of body secretions, excretions, and other body fluids performed in the laboratory diagnosis of a disease. Histo-pathology- The study of changes in structure of the body that are not readily seen by the naked eye and need a microscope to be viewed. Gross Pathology- The study of changes in structure of the body that are readily seen with the unaided eye as a result of the disease Pathological Anatomy- The study of the structure of diseased, abnormal, or injured tissue Pathology- The study of the nature and causes of disease, which involves changes in structure and function

Pathology outlines