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

Example Sentences

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

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

Interleukin-6 has been implicated in the pathophysiology of PMR because circulating elevated levels and increased tissue expression of interleukin-6 have been found in PMR patients.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2023

"That was when there was much less known about the pathophysiology of RSV disease in infants," Blumberg said.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2023