Book overview
Aetiology Refers To A Disease's Underlying Cause. Diseases Whose Aetiology Is Unknown Are Described As Idiopathic, Cryptogenic, Or Essential. Pathogenesis Refers To The Mechanism By Which The Aetiological Agent Produces The Manifestations Of A Disease. Incidence Refers To The Number Of New Cases Of A Disease Diagnosed Over A Certain Period Of Time. Prevalence Refers To The Total Number Of Cases Of A Disease Present In A Population At A Certain Moment In Time. Prognosis Is A Prediction Of The Likely Course Of A Disease. Morbidity Describes The Extent To Which A Patient's Overall Health Will Be Affected By A Disease. Mortality Reflects The Likelihood Of Death From A Particular Disease. Acute And Chronic Refer To The Time Course Of A Pathological Event. Acute Illnesses Are Of Rapid Onset. Chronic Conditions Usually Have A Gradual Onset And Are More Likely To Have A Prolonged Course. A Syndrome Refers To A Set Of Symptoms And Clinical Signs That, When Occurring Together, Suggest A Particular Underlying Cause(s)-- Provided By Publisher.
