pathogenesis

[ path-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

1. the production and development of disease.

pathogenesis

/ ˌpæθəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk; ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; pəˈθɒdʒɪnɪ /

noun

1. the origin, development, and resultant effects of a disease

Derived Forms

• pathogenetic, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathogenesis¹

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

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.

From Singularity Hub 

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

From MIT Technology Review

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.

From MIT Technology Review

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.

From MIT Technology Review

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

From MIT Technology Review

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg