Diagnostic Tools
This test is used to evaluate overall health.
What is a complete blood test?
The study of disease
what is pathology?
A disease that can be transmitted between two people
What is a communicable disease?
used to kill bacteria in the body
what are antibiotics
age, gender, ethnicity & pre-existing conditions are all examples of
what is risk factors ?
This procedure is typically used in cancer diagnosis. It is performed by removing tissue for further examination
What is a biopsy?
physical abnormalities that can be seen or measured
what is a sign?
A disorder in which the body the body's immune system attacks its own tissue
What is an autoimmune disease?
a combination of drugs used to disrupt cell division
what is chemotherapy
Known as the study of the occurrence, transmission, distribution & control of disease
What is epidemiology?
This test creates a graph of your heart's activity
What is an ECG?
Sign & symptoms that appear quickly & last a short period of time
What is an acute disease?
Illness such as influenza & COVID-19 are caused by this
what is a virus ?
Used to reduce inflammation & pain
what are steriods?
Bacteria, viruses, & parasites are an example of this thing
what is a pathogen
This test involves the use of radiation to locate tumors or broken bones
What is an xray?
The progression of a disease is known as
what is pathogensis
A sudden increase of disease within a larger population
what is an epidemic
goals of this practice include preventing disability & pain; and restoring function
What is physical therapy
Sign & symptoms of a chronic disease sometimes subsides during this time
What is remission?
The first steps in diagnosing an illness and evaluating your overall health
what is a physical examine or medical history?
Known as the imbalanced intake of nutrients.
What is malnutrition?
A defense mechanism that can case tissue or bodily harm if left untreated
what is inflammation
Tools used to expediate healing
what are modalities
an organism that carries pathogens between animals and/or people
what is transmission by vector