Pathology

Pronunciation: /pəˈθɑlədʒi/

Definitions of pathology

noun the science or study of the origin, nature, and course of diseases

Example Sentences

A1 Pathology is the study of diseases.

A2 The doctor specializes in pathology and diagnoses diseases.

B1 The pathology report revealed the presence of cancer cells.

B2 The forensic pathologist examined the evidence to determine the cause of death.

C1 The research focused on the molecular pathology of the disease.

C2 Her expertise in neuropathology led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

Examples of pathology in a Sentence

formal The study of disease and its causes is known as pathology.

informal She's majoring in pathology because she's interested in learning about diseases.

slang I heard that new Netflix show is a real pathology for true crime fans.

figurative The pathology of corruption within the government is deeply concerning.

Grammatical Forms of pathology

• past tense: pathologized
• plural: pathologies
• comparative: more pathological
• superlative: most pathological
• present tense: pathologizes
• future tense: will pathologize
• perfect tense: has pathologized
• continuous tense: is pathologizing
• singular: pathology
• positive degree: pathological
• infinitive: to pathologize
• gerund: pathologizing
• participle: pathologized

Origin and Evolution of pathology

First Known Use: 1597 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'pathology' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' and 'logos' meaning 'study'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the late 16th century to refer to the study of diseases and their causes, the term 'pathology' has evolved to encompass a broader field of study that includes the nature of various diseases, their effects on the body, and the processes of diagnosis and treatment.