Comprehensive Radiographic
Pathology- Ch. 1: Introduction to
Pathology
Signs correct answers Measurable manifestations of a disorder; also known as
objective manifestations
Symptoms correct answers Manifestations of a disorder that the patient feels and are
not measurable or observable; also known as subjective manifestations.
Asymptomatic correct answers Without subjective or objective manifestations
Iatrogenic correct answers Disease caused by physician or treatment
Nosocomial correct answers Infections that are acquired in the acute care facility
Community Acquired correct answers Infections that are acquired outside the
healthcare facility
Etiology correct answers Study of the cause of the disease process
Prognosis correct answers Probable patient outcome
Syndrome correct answers Linked combination of signs and symptoms
Hyperemia correct answers The earliest body response to local injury, characterized by
dilation of the capillaries, arterioles and venules, leading to a dramatic increase in blood
flow in and around the injury site
Idiopathic correct answers Disease in which the underlying cause is unknown
Inflammation correct answers An immunological defense against injury, infection, or
allergy, marked by increases in regional blood flow, immigration of white blood cells,
and release of chemical toxins
Permeable correct answers Capable of allowing the passage of fluids or substances in
solution
Exudate correct answers Protein-rich pasma produced during inflammation
Transudate correct answers Low-protein fluid that develops in congestive heart failure
, Granulation Tissue correct answers Fibrous scar that replaces destroyed tissue
Keloid correct answers Protruding, tumor-like scar produced by the accumulation of
excessive amounts of lagen
Pyogenic correct answers Bacteria that produce pus (a thick, yellow fluid)
Dead white blood cells, exudate, and bacteria correct answers Pus consists of what 3
things
Suppurative inflammation correct answers An inflammation associated with pus
formation
Abscess correct answers A collection of pus that is usually encapsulated
Bacteremia correct answers Bacteria that spread through the blood stream
Granuloma correct answers A localized area of chronic inflammation
Granulomatous inflammation correct answers An inflammation that manifests as a
distinct pattern seen in relatively few diseases including tuberculosis, syphilis,
sarcoidosis
Fibroma correct answers Benign tumor of fibrous tissue
Chondroma correct answers Benign cartilaginous tumor
Adenoma correct answers Benign epithelial neoplasms that grow in glandlike patterns
Cystadenoma correct answers Benign tumor that forms large cystic mass
Lipoma correct answers Tumor of soft fatty tissue
Myoma correct answers Tumor of muscle
Angioma correct answers Tumor composed of blood vessel
Papilloma correct answers Epithelial tumor that grows as a projecting mass on the skin
or from an inner mucous membrane
Edema correct answers Accumulation of abnormal amounts of fluid in the intercellular
tissue spaces or body cavities
Anasarca correct answers Generalized edema that occurs with pronounced swelling of
subcutaneous tissues throughout the body
Pathology- Ch. 1: Introduction to
Pathology
Signs correct answers Measurable manifestations of a disorder; also known as
objective manifestations
Symptoms correct answers Manifestations of a disorder that the patient feels and are
not measurable or observable; also known as subjective manifestations.
Asymptomatic correct answers Without subjective or objective manifestations
Iatrogenic correct answers Disease caused by physician or treatment
Nosocomial correct answers Infections that are acquired in the acute care facility
Community Acquired correct answers Infections that are acquired outside the
healthcare facility
Etiology correct answers Study of the cause of the disease process
Prognosis correct answers Probable patient outcome
Syndrome correct answers Linked combination of signs and symptoms
Hyperemia correct answers The earliest body response to local injury, characterized by
dilation of the capillaries, arterioles and venules, leading to a dramatic increase in blood
flow in and around the injury site
Idiopathic correct answers Disease in which the underlying cause is unknown
Inflammation correct answers An immunological defense against injury, infection, or
allergy, marked by increases in regional blood flow, immigration of white blood cells,
and release of chemical toxins
Permeable correct answers Capable of allowing the passage of fluids or substances in
solution
Exudate correct answers Protein-rich pasma produced during inflammation
Transudate correct answers Low-protein fluid that develops in congestive heart failure
, Granulation Tissue correct answers Fibrous scar that replaces destroyed tissue
Keloid correct answers Protruding, tumor-like scar produced by the accumulation of
excessive amounts of lagen
Pyogenic correct answers Bacteria that produce pus (a thick, yellow fluid)
Dead white blood cells, exudate, and bacteria correct answers Pus consists of what 3
things
Suppurative inflammation correct answers An inflammation associated with pus
formation
Abscess correct answers A collection of pus that is usually encapsulated
Bacteremia correct answers Bacteria that spread through the blood stream
Granuloma correct answers A localized area of chronic inflammation
Granulomatous inflammation correct answers An inflammation that manifests as a
distinct pattern seen in relatively few diseases including tuberculosis, syphilis,
sarcoidosis
Fibroma correct answers Benign tumor of fibrous tissue
Chondroma correct answers Benign cartilaginous tumor
Adenoma correct answers Benign epithelial neoplasms that grow in glandlike patterns
Cystadenoma correct answers Benign tumor that forms large cystic mass
Lipoma correct answers Tumor of soft fatty tissue
Myoma correct answers Tumor of muscle
Angioma correct answers Tumor composed of blood vessel
Papilloma correct answers Epithelial tumor that grows as a projecting mass on the skin
or from an inner mucous membrane
Edema correct answers Accumulation of abnormal amounts of fluid in the intercellular
tissue spaces or body cavities
Anasarca correct answers Generalized edema that occurs with pronounced swelling of
subcutaneous tissues throughout the body
