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   pathology

   /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

   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 behaviour 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).

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPATHOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a social, mental, or language problem: Domestic violence became widely recognized as one of the country's most vexing social pathologies. Farrell called it immoral to execute criminals with severe pathologies. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Medical studies & the people who study them. anatomist. andrology. apothecary. audiologist.

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

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   Pathology is the study of disease and injury. [ 1 ] . The word pathology also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPATHOLOGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

5. 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.

6. www.rcpath.org › discover-pathology › what-is-pathologyWhat 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.

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

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   Pathology is a diverse, interesting, and exciting field of medicine, and highly skilled pathologists are critical for high-quality care delivery. Below are additional links concerning pathology and the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of pathology – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   PATHOLOGY definition: the scientific study of disease and causes of death. Learn more.

9. www.cap.org › member-resources › articlesWhat 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.

10. www.britannica.com › science › pathologyPathology | Medical Diagnosis & Treatment | Britannica

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    Aug 28, 2024 · pathology, medical specialty concerned with the determining causes of disease and the structural and functional changes occurring in abnormal conditions.

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

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    noun. the branch of medicine concerned with the cause, origin, and nature of disease, including the changes occurring as a result of disease. the manifestations of disease, esp changes occurring in tissues or organs. any variant or deviant condition from normal.