Basic
Physical, mental, and social well-being
Health
Tendencies that promote development of a disease in an individual
Predisposing Factors
Cellular level
Microscopic level
No symptoms or clinical signs evident
Latent State
Manifestations of the disease subside or are absent.
Remissions
Deviation from the normal state of homeostasis
Disease
Development of the disease
Pathogenesis
Excision of small amounts of living tissue
Biopsy
Time of exposure to a microorganism and onset of signs and symptoms
Incubation period
Condition that triggers an acute episode
Precipitating Factor
Functional (physiologic) changes in the body as a result from disease
Pathophysiology
Develops quickly, marked signs, short term
Acute disease
Examination of the body and organs after death
Autopsy
Early development of a disease Signs nonspecific or absent
Prodromal Period
New secondary or additional problems
Complications
Current and prior illnesses Allergies Hospitalizations Treatment Specific difficulties Any type of therapy or drugs Prescription Nonprescription Herbal items, including food supplements
Medical History
Often milder, develops gradually, persists for a long time
Chronic disease
Identification of a specific disease
Diagnosis
Signs and symptoms of disease
Manifestations
Treatment measures to promote recovery or slow the progress of a disease
Therapy
Organ or system level
Gross Level
Pathologic changes, no obvious manifestations
Subclinical state
Causative factors in a particular disease
Etiology
Collection of sign and symptoms
Often affects more than one organ
Syndrome
Unwanted outcomes of primary condition
Sequelae