HealthJuly 17, 2026

pathophysiology

PATH-oh-fuh-zee-AH-luh-jee

Definition

The study of the disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'pathos' (suffering or disease), 'physis' (nature), and 'logos' (study of). It emerged in the 19th century to describe the medical science of how diseases alter normal body functions.

In the news

The article mentions a course on renal pathophysiology, highlighting its role in teaching students how to apply practical, problem-solving approaches to understanding disease mechanisms.

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