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pathogenesis

American  
[path-uh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌpæθ əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /
Also pathogeny

noun

  1. the production and development of disease.


pathogenesis British  
/ pəˈθɒdʒɪnɪ, ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs, ˌpæθəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • pathogenetic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pathogenesis

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

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The results also align with earlier rodent studies showing that inadequate choline intake in mice can lead to obesity, metabolic problems and increased Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis.

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"Only recently, with a number of breakthroughs in the field, did people begin to believe that the vascular system is involved in AD pathogenesis," Norris says.

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These details can reveal how molecular interactions contribute to cellular functions, which is critical for advancing targeted therapies and understanding disease pathogenesis.

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To explore whether and how dietary zinc deficiency contributes to A. baumannii pathogenesis, the researchers established a mouse model of dietary zinc deficiency and acute A. baumannii pneumonia.

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The researchers emphasise that understanding the role of EBV in NPC's pathogenesis is crucial since the virus has 100% association with this cancer.

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