Summary Mortuary Pathology terms and exam elaborations
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Course
Pathology
Institution
Pathology
Mortuary Pathology terms and exam elaborations
Pathology *** science that deals with the study of disease
Pathological Anatomy *** the study of structural changes in the body caused by disease
(Includes gross pathology and histopathology)
Pathology *** science that deals with the study of disease
Pathological Anatomy *** the study of structural changes in the body caused by disease
(Includes gross pathology and histopathology)
Surgical Pathology *** Study of tissue specimens removed during surgery
Histopathology *** So small, you need a microscope to see structural changes in body as a
result of disease.
Clinical Pathology *** study of disease by means of body secretions, excretions, and other
body fluids performed in the laboratory in the diagnosis of a disease
Physiological Pathology *** study of changes in body functions due to disease
(ALS-lose body function, but mind is still in tact, body deteriorates)
Medicolegal Pathology (Forensic Pathology *** study of disease to ascertain cause and
manner of death
General pathology *** Focuses on the cellular a tissue responses to pathogenic stimuli.
(Pathology in hospital does General Hospital autopsy)
Special Pathology *** deals with the specific features of disease in relation to particular organs
or organ systems (bone, etc.)
Autopsy performed by *** Performed by a licensed forensic pathologist who has a degree
from a medical school as well as special training.
Objectives of the Autopsy *** make a positive identification of the body and to assess size,
physique, and nourishment;
determine the cause of death; determine the mode of dying and time of death
; demonstrate all external and internal abnormalities, malformations, and diseases; detect,
describe, and measure any external/internal injuries
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