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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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By identifying the mechanistic role of NETs in microclot stabilization, this study provides new insight into the pathophysiology of Long COVID.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2025

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

The study, which focuses on the role of reactive astrocytes and the plexin-B1 protein in Alzheimer's pathophysiology, provides crucial insights into brain cell communication and opens the door to innovative treatment strategies.

From Science Daily ● May 27, 2024

Professor Chulhong Kim explained, "The system allows us to understand the pathophysiology of diseases leading to kidney failure, enabling the observation of vascular changes before and after kidney transplantation."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 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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