pathology

[ puh-thol-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural pa·thol·o·gies.

1. the science or the study of the origin, nature, and course of diseases.
2. the conditions and processes of a disease.
3. any deviation from a healthy, normal, or efficient condition.

pathology

/ pəˈθɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the cause, origin, and nature of disease, including the changes occurring as a result of disease
2. the manifestations of disease, esp changes occurring in tissues or organs
3. any variant or deviant condition from normal

pathology

/ pə-thŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of disease and its causes, processes, and effects.
2. The physical and mental abnormalities that result from disease or trauma.

pathology

1. A branch of medicine that explores the nature and cause of disease. Pathology also involves the study of bodily changes that occur as the result of disease.

Derived Forms

• paˈthologist, noun

Other Words From

• pa·tholo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathology¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; earlier pathologia, from Latin, from Greek pathología; patho- ( def ), -logy ( def )

Example Sentences

The startup says it could save pathology labs significant time and resources, as well as reduce labs’ footprint in toxic reagents.

From Los Angeles Times

The hearing was shown a pathology report which said the tumour reached the excision margin, with Paterson asked: “Does it indicate the tumour hadn’t been completely removed?”

From BBC

Prof Stewart says cases of CTE can be linked to repeated impacts such as heading footballs, because the pathology of the disease differs so much from other forms of dementia.

From BBC

A pathology report read to the jury by coroner Susan Evans said Mr Allford had "significant levels" of cocaine in his bloodstream to bring about a cardiac arrest and that the prospect of fatality was "high".

From BBC

He denied Paterson's letters or pathology reports had mentioned the term, or noted partial or "sub-total" mastectomies been carried out by the surgeon.

From BBC