Reviewer for Veterinary Pathology in the VMLE.
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Mechanisms of Disease
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Etiology | Cause of disease |
| Pathogenesis | How disease develops |
| Lesion | Abnormal tissue change |
| Necrosis | Cell/tissue death |
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Inflammation
The five cardinal signs of inflammation: redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.
💡 Exam Hack
Acute inflammation is short and protective; chronic inflammation is prolonged and can damage tissue.
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Necropsy
A systematic post-mortem exam (necropsy) determines cause of death and detects disease — vital for herd health and public safety.
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Signs of Inflammation
Rubor (redness) · Calor (heat) · Tumor (swelling) · Dolor (pain) · Functio laesa (loss of function)
📌 Quick Recap — Master These
Before your exam, make sure you can confidently explain and apply each of the following:
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Inflammation
- Necropsy
- Signs of Inflammation
Re-read any section above where you hesitate.