Pathology Vocabulary

noun the branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells

• Cytology is the study of cells, their structure, function, and chemistry.
• I have a test on cytology next week, so I better start studying.
• Cytology is all about those tiny cell things.
• In the grand scheme of biology, cytology is like looking at the building blocks of life.

noun the process of deteriorating or declining in quality, strength, or condition

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with spinal degeneration.
• My grandma's knees are really hurting her because of the degeneration.
• I heard that sitting too much can cause back degeneration.
• The political party blamed the country's problems on the degeneration of moral values.

noun a thick, viscous substance, especially coagulated blood

verb to form into a thick, viscous substance

• The scientist observed the grume of sediment at the bottom of the river.
• I accidentally stepped in a grume of mud on my way to the car.
• Don't touch that grume of old food in the fridge, it's gross!
• The tension in the room was thick, like a grume of unresolved emotions.

noun a large organ in the body that is essential for metabolism and detoxification

adjective relating to or characteristic of the liver

• The liver is responsible for detoxifying chemicals in the body.
• I heard that eating beets is good for your liver.
• I can't believe he's still partying every night, he's gonna destroy his liver.
• She has a heart of gold, but her liver is as tough as nails.

adjective Showing intense ill will or hatred

adverb In a manner showing intense ill will or hatred

• The tumor was identified as malignantly growing and required immediate treatment.
• The doctors found out that the growth was malignantly spreading and had to act fast.
• The cancer was spreading malignantly, and it was a tough battle ahead.
• His words were like a malignantly spreading disease, infecting everyone around him.

noun a new and abnormal growth of tissue in the body, especially one that is caused by cancer

• The pathologist identified a neoplasm in the patient's lung tissue.
• The doctor found a growth in the patient's lung, it might be a neoplasm.
• The doc said there's some funky new growth in there, could be a neoplasm.
• Her toxic behavior was like a neoplasm, slowly spreading and causing harm.

adjective swollen or distended; enlarged or expanded in size, fullness, or shape

• The doctor noted the tumid appearance of the patient's abdomen.
• She couldn't wear her favorite dress because of her tumid belly.
• His tumid face after eating too much pizza was hilarious.
• The politician's speech was tumid with empty promises.

noun the branch of science that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases

• The study of viruses and viral diseases falls under the field of virology.
• Virology is all about studying viruses and how they infect living organisms.
• I'm diving deep into virology to understand how these little buggers work.
• Exploring the complexities of virology is like unraveling a puzzle with countless pieces.

noun tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place

• The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.
• When you breathe in, the alveoli help to transfer oxygen into your bloodstream.
• I heard smoking can really damage your alveoli.
• The alveoli of society are the individuals who contribute to its overall health and well-being.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (abdominal cavities)

• The abdominal cavities contain vital organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines.
• I felt a sharp pain in my abdominal cavities after eating too much junk food.
• I need to start doing more sit-ups to tone my abdominal cavities.
• Her laughter echoed through the room, filling the empty abdominal cavities of the once somber atmosphere.

adjective describing a type of bacteria that retains a specific stain even after being treated with an acid solution

• The acid-fast staining technique is commonly used in microbiology to identify bacteria that resist decolorization by acid-alcohol.
• Doctors use acid-fast tests to check for certain types of bacteria that can cause infections.
• I heard the lab techs are running some acid-fast tests on those samples.
• Her determination was like an acid-fast stain, impossible to wash away or dilute.

noun a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue

• Adenomas are benign tumors that develop in glandular tissues.
• My doctor said the adenomas found in my colon are not cancerous.
• I heard adenomas are like the harmless bumps you get on your skin.
• In the garden of health, adenomas are like the weeds that need to be removed before they cause harm.