pathology
UK/pæ'θɒlәdʒi/US
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Definitions
n.
The branch of medicine that studies the causes and effects of disease
病理学
n.
The features of a particular disease; an abnormality or disorder
病变；病态
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpatho- (disease) + -logy (study of) = 'the study of disease.' This is the clearest place to see path mean 'disease' rather than 'feeling.' By extension, 'a pathology' can mean the disease process itself, or a deep-seated abnormality in behavior.
Root path still carries 58 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The sample was sent to the pathology lab for analysis.
- 2.
He specializes in the pathology of heart disease.
- 3.
Critics described the violence as a social pathology.