pathogenesis

[ path-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun
  1. the production and development of disease.

Origin of pathogenesis

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at patho-, -genesis
  • Also pa·thog·e·ny [puh-thoj-uh-nee]. /pəˈθɒdʒ ə ni/.

Other words from pathogenesis

  • path·o·ge·net·ic [path-oh-juh-net-ik], /ˌpæθ oʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for pathogenesis

pathogenesis

pathogeny (pəˈθɒdʒɪnɪ)

/ (ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /


noun
  1. the origin, development, and resultant effects of a disease

Derived forms of pathogenesis

  • pathogenetic (ˌpæθəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk), adjective

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