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Title

N23

Description

Quiz 1

Total Cards

Subject

Pathology

Level

Undergraduate 3

Created

09/04/2011

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Term

Define Sequelae and give example

Definition

unwanted outcomes of primary condition. ex. paralysis following stroke

Term

Define convalescence

Definition

period of recovery

Term

Define prognosis

Definition

probability for recovery or for other outcomes (chance for future)

Term

Define Rehabilitation

Definition

maximizing function of diseased tissues

Term

define epidemiology

Definition

science of identifying the causative factors and tracking the pattern or occurrence of disease