Pathologic Function
pathogenesis
path·o·gen·e·sis [ path-uh-jen-uh-sis ]
Etymology:
Greek pathos = suffering + genesis = origin
Definitions related to pathogenesis:
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The pathologic, physiologic, or biochemical mechanism resulting in the development of a disease or morbid process.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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