Types of diseases
caused by harmful microorganisms and parasites
infectious diseases
cause of a disease
etiology
carcin/o
cancer
temperature
thermometer
result of wear and tear, aging or trauma
degenerative diseases
tumor of melanin-forming cells
melanoma
brady-
slow
pulse rate
measured in BPM (beats per minute) palpate an artery to count BPM
abnormal and uncontrolled growth of tissue
neoplasia
of long duration
chronic
-itis
inflammation
Respiration rate
measured in breaths per minute.
immune system failures, allergies, autoimmune diseases
immune disorders
death of tissue
necrosis
onc/o
tumor
blood pressure
recorded when the heart is sontracting (systolic) and relaxing (diastolic) Stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff. OR sphygmomanometer.
lack of enzymes or other factors for cellular function
metabolic disorders
a poison
-algia
pain
eyes and ears
opthalmoscope- eyes and otoscope- ears