MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-a collection of different signs and symptoms that provides a clear picture of a pathological condition

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A syndrome is a collection of different signs and symptoms that provides a clear picture of a pathological condition.

Answer: A 
 A sign is an objective indication of a disease that can be detected by a healthcare provider (e.g. fever, rash, abnormal laboratory test).

Answer: D 
 Etiology refers to the cause(s) of a disease, including genetic, environmental, and infectious factors.

Answer: E 
 Idiopathic refers to a disease or condition that has no known cause or origin.

Answer: F 
 Pathogenesis refers to the series of events that lead to the development of a disease, from the initial cause to the ultimate expression of the disease.

Answer: G 
 The latent stage is a period in the natural course of a disease during which there are no visible signs or symptoms.

Answer: H 
 Endemic refers to a disease or condition that is consistently present in a certain geographic area or population.

Answer: I 
 An epidemic is an increase in the incidence of a disease or condition beyond what is normally expected in a certain geographic area or population.

Answer: J 
 A pandemic is an epidemic that has spread across multiple countries or continents and affects a large proportion of the global population.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Explanation