pathophysiology
Americannoun
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
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
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
"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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