A pathological condition in the body's tissues and systems usually has a recognized pattern of signs and symptoms and is referred to as a(n)____.

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An illness and sickness can be used interchangeably with disease, but disease specifically refers to a pathological condition affecting the body's tissues and systems. An infection may contribute to the development of a disease, but it is not the same as a disease itself.

A Pathological Condition in the Body's Tissues and Systems Usually