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noun
phys·io·pa·thol·o·gy
ˈfi-zē-ō-pə-ˈthä-lə-jē 
-pa-
: 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
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1889, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of physiopathology was
circa 1889
Dictionary Entries Near physiopathology
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“Physiopathology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiopathology. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.
Medical Definition
physiopathology
noun
phys·io·pa·thol·o·gy
ˌfiz-ē-ō-pə-ˈthäl-ə-jē, -pa-
plural physiopathologies
: a branch of biology or medicine that combines physiology and pathology especially in the study of altered bodily function in disease
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