pathology
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ə noun, plural pa·thol·o·gies.
1.
the science or the study of the origin, nature, and course of diseases.
2.
the conditions and processes of a disease.
3.
any deviation from a healthy, normal, or efficient condition.
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pathology (pəˈθɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -gies | |
| 1. | the branch of medicine concerned with the cause, origin, and nature of disease, including the changes occurring as a result of disease |
| 2. | the manifestations of disease, esp changes occurring in tissues or organs |
| 3. | any variant or deviant condition from normal |
| pa'thologist | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
pathology
"science of diseases," 1610s, from Fr. pathologie, from Mod.L. pathologia, from Gk. pathologikos "treating of disease," from pathos "suffering" (see pathos) + -logia "study," from logos "word."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
pathology pa·thol·o·gy (pā-thŏl'ə-jē)
n.
The medical science concerned with all aspects of disease with an emphasis on the essential nature, causes, and development of abnormal conditions, as well as with the structural and functional changes that result from disease processes.
The anatomical or functional manifestations of a disease.
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Science Dictionary
pathology (pə-thŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
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Cultural Dictionary
pathology [(puh-thol-uh-jee)]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.
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Example sentences
This degree of pathology is significantly more serious than that found in those who suffer brain damage as adults.
Rudeness is a clear indication of deep seated insecurities and a pathology for perceived domination and control.
She is applying for residency training in either internal medicine or pathology.
They produce, however, their own kinds of postrevolutionary pathology.
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