physiopathology

noun

phys·​io·​pa·​thol·​o·​gy ˈfi-zē-ō-pə-ˈthä-lə-jē How to pronounce physiopathology (audio)
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: a branch of biology or medicine that combines physiology and pathology especially in the study of altered bodily function in disease
physiopathologic adjective

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of physiopathology was circa 1889

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“Physiopathology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiopathology. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

physiopathology

noun
phys·​io·​pa·​thol·​o·​gy ˌfiz-ē-ō-pə-ˈthäl-ə-jē, -pa- How to pronounce physiopathology (audio)
plural physiopathologies
: a branch of biology or medicine that combines physiology and pathology especially in the study of altered bodily function in disease
physiopathologic adjective
or physiopathological
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