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hepatitis A or infectious hepatitis (HAV) is spread through fecal oral route by the ingestion of
contaminated water and food.
hepatitis B or serum hepatitis (HBV) is spread through contaminated body fluids such as
blood.
Hepatitis C (HCV) is spread through direct contact with blood or other body fluids
cirrosis is a chronic, degenerative disorder of the liver
jaundice a build up of bile pigments in the bloodstream
jaundice or icterus is a yellow discoloration of skin and tissue wand whites of eyes, caused
by a build up of bile in the bloodstream
gall bladder is a sac like structure attached to the under surface of the liver for the purpose
of storing bile
polyps are normally benign tumors of vascular organs which develop of their mucous
membranes. they appear as a stalk growth, like cherry on a stem
colorectal cancer when cancer affects either parts of the intestines
cholecystitis in an inflammation of the gall bladder
cholelithiasis is the formation or presence of gallstones
,cholangitis in an inflammation of the bile duct which is caused by blockage of the bile duct
pancreatitis in an inflammation of the pancreas in which the pancreas is digested by its own
enzymes.
irreducible hernia a hernia that cannot be returned to normal position due to inflammatory
adhesions
incarcerated hernia an irreducible hernia WHITOUT any disturbance in blood flow
strangulated hernia is a hernia in which the blood supply is cut off resulting in gangrene and
peritonitis
paralysis in the loss of movement of muscles in the bowels
volvul involves the twisting of the intestine around itself causing obstruction
intussusception is the telescoping or invagination of the intestines
rapid coagulation of blood this will require pre injection and co injection chemicals for anti
coagulation abilities.
hemorrhage this can short circuit the flow of embalming fluid throughout the body
abdominal distention or distension this may result from bot edema and collection of gases
in the digestive tract which will put pressure on the major vessels
,infectious disease with their high bacterial activity may indicate a need for a stronger
germicidal chemical
rapid decomposition edema in the tissues predisposes to ?
etiology this is called the cause of death
pathogenesis the manner in which disease develop`
pathological anatomy is the study of structural changes in the body brought about as a
result of disease
gross pathology which the structural changes brought about by a disease as seen with the
naked eye
microscopic pathology / histopathology the study of the structural changes brought about
by disease and is seen with a microscope
surgical pathology is the study of tissue that has been removed surgically
clinical pathology is the study if excretions, secretions, and various other body fluids for the
purpose of diagnosing disease
Pathology The branch of medicine that studies the characteristics, causes and effects of
disease.
Etiology Cause of the disease.
, Pathogensis Manner in which disease develops.
Pathological Anatomy The study of structural changes in the body brought about as a result
of disease.
Gross Pathology Studies the structural changes brought about by disease as in with the
naked eye.
Microscopic Pathology *AKA Histopathology*
Studies the structural changes brought about by disease and is seen with a microscope.
Surgical Pathology The study of tissues that have been removed surgically.
*Biopsy*
Clinical Pathology The study of excretions, secretions, and various other body fluids for the
purpose of diagnosing a disease.
Meidco-legal/Forensic Pathology A branch of pathology that deals with studies for legal
purpose.
*Autopsies*
General Pathology The study of the *general* processes of disease such as inflammation,
necrosis, and cell death.
Special Pathology Studies disease in relation to a particular organ system.
Autopsy AKA Necropsy or Postmortem Exam.