pathology

noun
UK: /pəˈθɒlədʒi/
US: /pəˈθɑːlədʒi/

  1. The study of diseases, their causes, and their effects on the body.

    1. The doctor studies pathology to understand illnesses better.
    2. His research in pathology focuses on finding new treatments for rare genetic disorders.

  2. The typical behavior of a disease; also, signs of a disease.

    1. The pathology of the disease shows fever and fatigue.
    2. Understanding the pathology of cancer is essential for developing effective therapies.

  3. Something abnormal or unhealthy.

    1. His anger showed a pathology of bad temper.
    2. The social pathology of crime is a complex issue that requires multifaceted solutions.

Synonyms

condition ailment abnormality sickness disease
pathology adjective

  1. Relating to or caused by disease.

    1. The pathology report confirmed the tissue damage.
    2. The pathological changes in the brain were evident during the autopsy procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pathology" in English means: The study of diseases, their causes, and their effects on the body., The typical behavior of a disease; also, signs of a disease., Something abnormal or unhealthy..

The phonetic transcription of "pathology" is /pəˈθɒlədʒi/ in British English and /pəˈθɑːlədʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pathology": condition, ailment, abnormality, sickness, disease.

Example usage of "pathology": "The doctor studies pathology to understand illnesses better.". More examples on the page.