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pathology

/ˈpæθəlɒdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does pathology mean?

noun

The study of the causes and effects of diseases, or the abnormal condition of a tissue or organ.

Example

"The pathologist examined the tissue sample under a microscope to determine the cause of the cancer."

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