Experimental pathology
Experimental Pathology
Experimental Pathology (pronounced: eks-peh-rih-men-tal puh-thol-uh-jee) is a branch of medicine that involves the study and research of disease processes through the controlled experimentation on laboratory models. It is a vital component of biomedical research, often forming the basis for the development of new therapeutic strategies.
Etymology
The term 'Experimental Pathology' is derived from two words. 'Experimental' comes from the Latin word 'experimentum', meaning 'a trial', and 'Pathology' is derived from the Greek words 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'. Thus, Experimental Pathology essentially means 'the study of disease through experimentation'.
Related Terms
- Pathology: The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
- Biomedical Research: The broad area of science that involves the investigation of the biological process and the causes of disease through careful experimentation, observation, laboratory work, analysis, and testing.
- Disease Model: A living organism or an in vitro system that replicates aspects of a disease, allowing the disease process to be studied and potential therapies to be tested.
- Therapeutic Strategies: Methods and plans designed to treat diseases and improve health conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Experimental pathology
- Wikipedia's article - Experimental pathology
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