pathogenesis

Also pa·thog·e·ny

[path-uh-jen-uh-sis]

noun

1. the production and development of disease.

pathogenesis

/ pəˈθɒdʒɪnɪ, ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs, ˌpæθəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• pathogenetic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathogenesis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; patho-, -genesis