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

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

To explore whether and how dietary zinc deficiency contributes to A. baumannii pathogenesis, the researchers established a mouse model of dietary zinc deficiency and acute A. baumannii pneumonia.

From Science Daily

The researchers emphasise that understanding the role of EBV in NPC's pathogenesis is crucial since the virus has 100% association with this cancer.

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"We created a model of hibernation, which is so critical to understanding of the pathogenesis of the infection."

From Salon

The findings may also illuminate pathogenesis of disease in general -- one of the many important reasons for investigating rare diseases, which are often viewed as insignificant since they affect so few people, says Simon.

From Science Daily

Among the various factors contributing to the pathogenesis of this condition is the loss of the blood-brain barrier, a highly selective protective cellular barrier that prevents harmful chemicals from entering the brain through the blood.

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