Meaning & use
pathology
The scientific study of the causes, effects, and nature of diseases.
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She specialized in pathology, examining tissue samples to diagnose cancer accurately.
The report described the pathology of the disease in detail, from infection to recovery.
A note on using this word
"Pathology" can mean the medical field itself or, more loosely, the specific course and features of a particular disease.
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