Module 1 Study Guide

Pathological changes observable, visible to the naked eye

Pathological changes not observable by the naked eye; requiring a magnifying device to see changes; changes that cells tissues and organs undergo as a result of disease; microscopic pathology

Specific features of disease in relation to particular organs or organ systems; systemic pathology

Study of changes in the body function due to disease

Study of the cause, manner, and mechanism of death via autopsy

Prefix meaning tissue

Prefix meaning disease

Prefix meaning blood

Prefix meaning blood

Visible to the naked eye; consisting of large particles or components; coarse or large

Founded on actual observation and treatment of patients as distinguished from data or facts obtained from other sources

The study of

Bleeding pertaining to the digestive tract- anywhere from mouth to the anus

Common condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus, causing discomfort and , in some instances damage to the esophageal lining

Narrowing of coronary arteries, usually as a result of atherosclerosis- single most common cause of death in industrialized nation

Abnormal accumulation of tissue fluid in the interstitial spaces due to the removal of lymph nodes or to the blockage or destruction of lymphatics

The constriction or narrowing of the liver

Chronic blood-borne inflammation of the liver transmitted person to person via blood and bodily fluids

Sudden, significant decrease in the filtration capabilities of the kidneys and rapid increase in the levels of creatinine and other waste products in the systemic circulation

Inability of the liver function

the state or condition in which the body or a part of it is invaded by a disease-causing agent that, under favorable conditions, multiplies and produces injurious effects

a temporary deficiency of blood flow to an organ or tissue. The deficiency may be caused by diminished blood flow either through a regional artery or throughout the circulation. Ischemia is the result of underlying conditions primarily related to lifestyle

necrosis (death of tissue) usually resulting from deficient or absent blood supply

loss of blood via bleeding that lasts more than a few minutes, compromise organ or tissue perfusion or threaten life