Pathologica
Pathologica
Pathologica (pronunciation: /pæθəˈlɒdʒɪkə/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe conditions, processes, or results that are abnormal or diseased. The term is derived from the Greek words 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'.
Etymology
The term 'Pathologica' is derived from two Greek words. 'Pathos' (πάθος) which means 'suffering' or 'disease' and 'logia' (λογία) which means 'study of'. Thus, Pathologica can be interpreted as the 'study of disease'.
Related Terms
- Pathology: The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- Pathophysiology: The disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury.
- Histopathology: The microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestations of disease.
- Cytopathology: The study of disease at the cellular level.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pathologica
- Wikipedia's article - Pathologica
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