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pathophysiology

American

[path-oh-fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌpæθ oʊˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

Pathology.

the physiology of abnormal or diseased organisms or their parts; the functional changes associated with a disease or syndrome.

Etymology

Origin of pathophysiology

First recorded in 1950–55; patho- + physiology

Example Sentences

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“Unfortunately, we don’t know why. There is so much we don’t understand about the pathophysiology of what makes it more lethal for one animal than another.”

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2024

Their results contribute to the better understanding of the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024

"Our findings support the role of neck muscles in the pathophysiology of primary headaches," Dr. Sollmann said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2023

"We propose that this ultrafast release may contribute to the pathophysiology in patients harboring this actin mutation," says Oosterheert.

From Science Daily • Sep. 28, 2023

"That was when there was much less known about the pathophysiology of RSV disease in infants," Blumberg said.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2023

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