pathophysiology

American  

[path-oh-fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌpæθ oʊˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

Pathology.

1. the physiology of abnormal or diseased organisms or their parts; the functional changes associated with a disease or syndrome.

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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

“Unfortunately, we don’t know why. There is so much we don’t understand about the pathophysiology of what makes it more lethal for one animal than another.”

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2024

This includes a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and early detection of those patients who have a high risk of an unfavorable outcome.

From Science Daily ● May 22, 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

"Our findings support the role of neck muscles in the pathophysiology of primary headaches," Dr. Sollmann said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 29, 2023