path·o·phys·i·ol·o·gy
ˌpa-thō-ˌfi-zē-ˈä-lə-jē 
: the physiology of abnormal states
specifically
: the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease
pathophysiological
adjective
or pathophysiologic
variants
or pathophysiologic
: of or relating to pathophysiology
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Brain injury after cardiac arrest: pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis
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Noun
Rogers’ scholarship focuses on advanced pathophysiology.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Brain injury after cardiac arrest: pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis
Resuscitation.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Long-term, mandated innovation education needs to be integrated into medical schools and residencies the same way pathophysiology, medical ethics, and other core knowledge is required today.
—Marc Succi, STAT, 24 May 2022
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“Pathophysiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathophysiology. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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pathophysiology
noun
patho·phys·i·ol·o·gy
-ˌfiz-ē-ˈäl-ə-jē
plural pathophysiologies
: the physiology of abnormal states
specifically
: the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease
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