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pathogenesis

/pæθəˈdʒɛnɛsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does pathogenesis mean?

noun

The process by which a disease or condition develops and becomes established in the body.

Example

"The pathogenesis of the disease is still not fully understood, but research is ongoing to identify the underlying causes."

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