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The term pathophysiology has two definitions:
- The functional changes associated with or resulting from disease or injury.
- The scientific study of such changes.
In plain terms, pathophysiology (which is exactly the same as physiopathology!) is concerned with either the bodily function changes that cause an illness or the bodily function changes that the illness causes.
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∙ 9y agoA pathological disorder describes the disease that a person that has a mentally disturbing condition. A few examples are hoarding and gambling.
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Yes! Especially if it's a psychological condition and not pathophysiological (and only if they want it)
Is there a list of pathophysiological conditions?
Yes, you can look here:http://www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_conditions/alpha_a.htm
What has the author Alice Tripp written?
Alice Tripp has written: 'Basic pathophysiological mechanisms of endocrine dysfunction' -- subject(s): Endocrine glands, Pathophysiology, Programmed instruction
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Richard Sei Tza Leung has written: 'Pathophysiological interactions between respiration, posture and the cardiovascular system during sleep in patients with heart failure'
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Positive feedback loops are common in pathophysiological perpetuation of disease. For example, arteriosclerotic hypertension results in positive feedback mechanisms thatenhance and propagate the initial step in the chain of events, which is hypertension.
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This question would require a textbook to answer because you have so many questions crammed into one. Please ask one question at a time so someone can answer without taking several hours to do so.
What are the neurophysiological process?
The processes pertaining to the functions of the nervous system of an organism. http://www.genomeknowledge.org/cgi-bin/eventbrowser?DB=gk_current&FOCUS_SPECIES=Homo%20sapiens&ID=160046&
What is the pathophysiological process of illness?
Pathophysiology is the study of the changes of normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions, either caused by a disease, or resulting from an abnormal syndrome. More formally, it is the branch of medicine which deals with any disturbances of body functions, caused by disease or prodromal symptoms...guess it would depend on the disease!
What makes obesity not a disease?
Some argue that obesity is a disease due to the physiological changes it causes in the body, such as altering hormone levels and increasing inflammation. However, others view obesity as a condition resulting from lifestyle choices and behaviors, rather than a pathophysiological state. The classification of obesity as a disease is debated within the medical community.
When was Just Dropped In - To See What Condition My Condition Was In - created?
Just Dropped In - To See What Condition My Condition Was In - was created in 1967.
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Condition, condition, condition.
