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pathology

noun

puh-THAH-luh-jee

meaning in plain English

The study of how diseases start, grow, and affect the body.

Think of a path on a sick road—pathology is studying why the road (your body) breaks down.

for example

Her interest in pathology led her to become a doctor who specializes in understanding how infections spread.

Imagine finding a strange rash on your arm—do you ignore it or wonder what’s really happening beneath the skin? Pathology is the detective work that uncovers whether that rash is just a passing irritation or the first clue to something deeper, turning vague symptoms into clear answers.

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