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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

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On an almost daily basis, we learned about the shape of virus evolution, details of disease ecology, and previously unknown vagaries of human pathophysiology.

From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2025

This observation advances molecular insights into the pathophysiology of adverse heat events and will serve as a foundation for future research.

From Science Daily ● May 8, 2024

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

From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2024

This inhibited the expression of a group of target genes involved in fatty acid synthesis, polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis and uptake, and lipoprotein secretion, which improved fatty liver pathophysiology, as observed in wild-type mice.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2024

"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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