pathology

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The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.

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The anatomic or functional manifestations of a disease.

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A departure or deviation from a normal condition.

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The science of diseases; the sum of scientific knowledge concerning disease, its origin, its various physiological and anatomical features, and its causative relations.

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The totality of the morbid conditions and processes in a disease.

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A discourse on disease.

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The science of the feelings, passions, and emotions.

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The science which treats of diseases, their nature, causes, progress, symptoms, etc.

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The condition of an organ, tissue, or fluid produced by disease.

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a theory that gives prominence to the vital action of cells in the healthy and diseased functions of the body.