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What is the term 'pathology' often used to refer to in the context of modern medical treatment?
Processes and tests within the contemporary medical field of 'general pathology'
What does the affix 'pathy' indicate?
A state of disease in cases of both physical ailment and psychological conditions
What does a physician practicing pathology called?
Pathologist
What components of disease does pathology address?
Cause, mechanisms of development, structural alterations of cells, and consequences of changes
In what context can 'a pathology' idiomatically refer to the predicted or actual progression of particular diseases?
Statement: 'the many different forms of cancer have diverse pathologies'
Test your knowledge about the study of disease and injury, including the various fields and medical practices related to pathology. This quiz covers general pathology and its distinct medical specialties.
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