6 terms in pathology
Pathologic extracellular deposition of insoluble misfolded protein fibrils (β-pleated sheets) in tissues, leading to progressive organ dysfu…
Chronic inflammatory arterial disease marked by cholesterol-rich plaque (atheroma) buildup in medium and large arteries, leading to progress…
A small organized collection of immune cells (especially macrophages) that forms when the immune system tries to wall off a substance or pat…
A family of small, non-enveloped double-stranded DNA viruses that infect epithelial cells. Low-risk types (e.g., HPV 6 and 11) cause benign …
Disease caused by prolonged vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency, leading to defective collagen synthesis and weakened blood vessels, skin, …
Inflammation of blood vessel walls leading to vessel wall damage, thickening, narrowing/occlusion, and reduced blood flow (ischemia).