Pathologic

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Pathologic

Pathologic (pronounced: puh-thuh-loj-ik) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a condition that is abnormal or diseased. It is derived from the Greek words "pathos" meaning "suffering" and "logos" meaning "study of".

Definition

Pathologic refers to anything related to or caused by a disease or disorder. It is often used to describe conditions, processes, or behaviors that are not normal and are typically harmful or unwanted. For example, a pathologic fracture is a bone fracture caused by a disease or condition, such as osteoporosis, that weakens the bone.

Related Terms

  • Pathology: The scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, development, and consequences.
  • Pathologist: A medical professional who studies diseases and performs tests to diagnose them.
  • Pathogenesis: The process by which a disease develops.
  • Pathophysiology: The study of how diseases affect the normal functioning of the body.

Pronunciation

The term "pathologic" is pronounced as "puh-thuh-loj-ik".

Etymology

The term "pathologic" comes from the Greek words "pathos" which means "suffering" and "logos" which means "study of". It was first used in the English language in the late 17th century.

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