pathology

UK
/pəˈθɒlədʒi/
US
/pəˈθɑːlədʒi/

Translations

pathologynoun
pathologies
pl
UK
/pəˈθɒlədʒi/
US
/pəˈθɑːlədʒi/
The doctor specializes in the study of pathology.
Доктор специализируется на изучении патологии.
pathologyadjective
UK
/pəˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/
US
/pəˈθɑː.lə.dʒi/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "pathology lab").

Definitions

pathologynoun
The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
She decided to specialize in pathology to better understand the diseases affecting her patients.
The conditions and processes of a particular disease.
The pathology of the disease was complex, involving multiple organ systems.
Any deviation from a healthy or normal condition.
The pathology of his behavior suggested underlying psychological issues.
pathologyadjective
Relating to pathology, disease, or the scientific study of disease.
All pathology samples must be handled with care.