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   Pa·thol·o·gy

   /pəˈTHäləjē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes: "research people skilled in experimental pathology"
   • ▪ pathological features considered collectively; the typical behavior of a disease: "the pathology of Huntington's disease"
   • ▪ a pathological condition: "the dominant pathology is multiple sclerosis"
   • ▪ mental, social, or linguistic abnormality or malfunction: "the city's inability to cope with the pathology of a burgeoning underclass"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from modern or medieval Latin pathologia(see patho-, -logy).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pathologyPathology Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PATHOLOGY is the study of the essential nature of diseases and especially of the structural and functional changes produced by them. How to use pathology in a sentence.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PathologyPathology - Wikipedia

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   Pathology is the study of disease and injury. The word pathology also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices.

4. www.rcpath.org › discover-pathology › what-isWhat is pathology?

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   Pathology is the study of disease. It is the bridge between science and medicine. It underpins every aspect of patient care, from diagnostic testing and treatment advice to using cutting-edge genetic technologies and preventing disease.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › pathologyPATHOLOGY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A branch of medicine that explores the nature and cause of disease. Pathology also involves the study of bodily changes that occur as the result of disease.

6. abpath.org › what-is-pathologyWhat is Pathology? - American Board of Pathology

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   Today, there is essentially a pathologist for every specialty of medicine, each focusing on different aspects of patient care and diagnosis. These pathologists perform autopsies and examine deceased individuals to determine the circumstances, causes, and mechanisms of their deaths.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › pathologyPATHOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PATHOLOGY definition: 1. the scientific study of disease: 2. the medical characteristics of a disease: 3. a disease or…. Learn more.

8. www.cap.org › articles › what-is-pathologyWhat Is Pathology? | College of American Pathologists

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   Pathology is the medical discipline that provides diagnostic information to patients and clinicians. It impacts nearly all aspects of patient care, from diagnosing cancer to managing chronic diseases through accurate laboratory testing.