Gross pathology - ANS-Pathological changes observable, visible to the naked eye
Histo-Pathology - ANS-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
Clinical pathology - ANS-Specific features of disease in relation to particular organs or organ
systems; systemic pathology
Physiological pathology - ANS-Study of changes in the body function due to disease
Forensic pathology - ANS-Study of the cause, manner, and mechanism of death via autopsy
histo- - ANS-Prefix meaning tissue
patho- - ANS-Prefix meaning disease
hemo- - ANS-Prefix meaning blood
hema- - ANS-Prefix meaning blood
gross - ANS-Visible to the naked eye; consisting of large particles or components; coarse or
large
clinical - ANS-Founded on actual observation and treatment of patients as distinguished from
data or facts obtained from other sources
-ology, -logy - ANS-The study of
gastrointestinal bleed - ANS-Bleeding pertaining to the digestive tract- anywhere from mouth to
the anus
gastroesophageal reflux disease - ANS-Common condition in which acid from the stomach flows
back into the esophagus, causing discomfort and , in some instances damage to the
esophageal lining
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) - ANS-Narrowing of coronary arteries, usually as a result of
atherosclerosis- single most common cause of death in industrialized nation