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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pathophysiology

“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

The results of this study contribute significantly to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of CHD in T2D patients and offer potential new approaches to the prevention and treatment of this serious complication.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2024

Those connections, she said, "underscore the intricate interplay between gut microbiota and potential human pathophysiology resulting from cumulative BPA exposure."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2024

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

From Science Daily ● Nov. 29, 2023

"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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