Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-The study of all factors involved in causing a disease
A)Sign
B)Symptoms
C)Syndrome
D)Etiology
E)Idiopathic
F)Pathogenesis
G)Latent stage
H)Endemic
I)Epidemic
J)Pandemic

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Etiology is the study of all factors involved in causing a disease.

Answer: B
 Symptoms are the signs that a patient notices or experiences, indicating that something is wrong.

Answer: C
 A syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular disease or disorder.

Answer: F
 Pathogenesis refers to the mechanism or process of how a disease develops and progresses.

Answer: G
 The latent stage of a disease is a period in which there are no symptoms or signs of the disease, even though the pathogen may be present.

Answer: H
 An endemic disease is one that is constantly present in a particular geographical area or population.

Answer: I
 An epidemic is a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease in a particular population or area.

Answer: J
 A pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.

Answer: A
 A sign is an objective evidence of a disease that can be detected by an observer or medical professional, such as a rash or fever.

Answer: E
 Idiopathic refers to a disease or condition that arises spontaneously or from an unknown cause.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Explanation