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physiopathology

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[fiz-ee-oh-puh-thol-uh-jee] / ˌfɪz i oʊ pəˈθɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. pathophysiology.

Other Word Forms

  • physiopathologic adjective
  • physiopathological adjective

Etymology

Origin of physiopathology

First recorded in 1900–05; physio- + pathology

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The recent study is also significant because, as the authors explain, "the role of cholesterol homeostasis in the physiopathology of the inner ear has not been studied."

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

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