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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).

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2. www.mcgill.ca › pathology › aboutWhat is Pathology? | Department of Pathology - McGill University

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   What is Pathology? Pathology is a branch of medical science that is focused on the study and diagnosis of disease. Clinical pathology involves the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues (biopsy samples), bodily fluids, and, in some cases, the whole body (autopsy).

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. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesWhat Is a Pathologist? What They Do, Training & Types

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   Jan 17, 2023 · What is a pathologist? A pathologist is a medical doctor with specialized training to study medical conditions using human tissue, blood, pee and other body fluids. They provide essential insight and information to help diagnose and treat conditions, monitor them and provide prognoses.

6. www.news-medical.net › health › What-is-PathologyWhat is Pathology? - News-Medical.net

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Pathology is a branch of medical science primarily concerning the cause, origin, and nature of disease. It involves the examination of tissues, organs, bodily fluids,...

7. 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.

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

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Pathology, medical specialty concerned with the determining causes of disease and the structural and functional changes occurring in abnormal conditions. Early efforts to study pathology were often stymied by religious prohibitions against autopsies, but these gradually relaxed during the late.