Pathobiology
Pathobiology
Pathobiology (pronunciation: /ˌpaθoʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/), also known as pathology, is a branch of biology that deals with the study of the mechanisms of disease. It involves the examination of organisms, including humans, to determine the causes and effects of various conditions. The term "pathobiology" is derived from the Greek words "pathos" meaning "suffering" and "biology" meaning "study of life".
Etymology
The term "pathobiology" is a combination of two Greek words: "pathos" (πάθος) which means "suffering" or "disease", and "biology" (βιολογία) which means "study of life". Thus, pathobiology literally translates to "the study of life suffering" or "the study of disease life".
Related Terms
- Pathogenesis: The process by which a disease develops in the body.
- Pathophysiology: The study of the physical and functional changes in the body that result from a disease.
- Histopathology: The study of changes in tissues caused by disease.
- Cytopathology: The study of disease at the cellular level.
- Molecular Pathology: The study of disease at a molecular level.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pathobiology
- Wikipedia's article - Pathobiology
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