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pathogenesis

[ path-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

  1. the production and development of disease.


pathogenesis

/ pəˈθɒdʒɪnɪ; ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; ˌpæθəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

noun

  1. the origin, development, and resultant effects of a disease
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • pathogenetic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • path·o·ge·net·ic [path-oh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pathogenesis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; patho-, -genesis
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Example Sentences

“The gut microbiome is emerging as a key factor in the aging process… Abnormal shifts in the gut microbiome, however, have been implicated in the pathogenesis of age-related chronic diseases,” wrote Drs.

They want to reproduce and spread and show increased pathogenesis, even in younger adults.

The gain-of-function rules are focused on viruses of pandemic potential and experiments that intend to enhance the transmissibility or pathogenesis of SARS, MERS, and avian flu strains in humans.

People are making chimeras right now for the variants of concern, and each of those variants is providing new insights into human transmissibility and pathogenesis.

As the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 is so complex, the thought that anybody could engineer it is almost ludicrous.

One would not deny all practical bearing to such investigations of pathogenesis.

These studies in pathogenesis and etiology are fundamentally necessary for the development of a rational therapy and prophylaxis.

It is safe to say that not one in ten of those who practice the healing art has ever used it or is familiar with its pathogenesis.

We pass to consider the more important pathogenesis of the remedy in regular course.

It is doubtful whether mere clinical studies will contribute in a large measure to the solution of the pathogenesis of scurvy.

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