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pathology
nounpuh-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.