pathology

[ puh-thol-uh-jee ]
/ pəˈθɒl ə dʒi /

noun, plural pa·thol·o·gies.

the science or the study of the origin, nature, and course of diseases.
the conditions and processes of a disease.
any deviation from a healthy, normal, or efficient condition.

Origin of pathology

1590–1600; earlier pathologia < Latin < Greek pathología. See patho-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM pathology

pa·thol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby pathology

pathological, pathological anatomy, pathological liar, pathologist, pathologize, pathology, pathomimesis, pathomorphism, pathophysiology, pathos, pathosis

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British Dictionary definitions for pathologist

pathology
/ (pəˈθɒlədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

the branch of medicine concerned with the cause, origin, and nature of disease, including the changes occurring as a result of disease
the manifestations of disease, esp changes occurring in tissues or organs
any variant or deviant condition from normal

Derived forms of pathology

pathologist, noun

Medical definitions for pathologist (1 of 2)

pathologist
[ pă-thŏl′ə-jĭst ]

n.

A specialist in pathology who practices chiefly in the laboratory as a consultant to clinical colleagues.

Medical definitions for pathologist (2 of 2)

pathology
[ pă-thŏl′ə-jē ]

n.

The medical science concerned with all aspects of disease with an emphasis on the essential nature, causes, and development of abnormal conditions, as well as with the structural and functional changes that result from disease processes.
The anatomical or functional manifestations of a disease.

Scientific definitions for pathologist

pathology
[ pə-thŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of disease and its causes, processes, and effects.
The physical and mental abnormalities that result from disease or trauma.

Cultural definitions for pathologist

pathology
[ (puh-thol-uh-jee) ]

A branch of medicine that explores the nature and cause of disease. Pathology also involves the study of bodily changes that occur as the result of disease.