Pathology: The Study of Disease
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What is the term used in the context of modern medical treatment to refer to processes and tests within the contemporary medical field of 'general pathology'?

  • Pathogenesis
  • Pathology (correct)
  • Pathologist
  • Pathophysiology
  • What does the affix 'pathy' indicate in medical terms?

  • Mechanisms of development
  • Consequences of changes
  • Structural alterations of cells
  • State of disease (correct)
  • What do pathologists primarily diagnose disease through analysis of?

  • Blood samples
  • Saliva samples
  • Tissue and human cell samples (correct)
  • Urine samples
  • What does the term 'a pathology' idiomatically refer to?

    <p>Predicted or actual progression of particular diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What components of disease does pathology address?

    <p>Cause, mechanisms of development, structural alterations of cells, and consequences of changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Pathology

    • In modern medical treatment, the term "pathology" refers to processes and tests within the field of general pathology.

    Affix 'Pathy'

    • The affix 'pathy' in medical terms indicates disease or suffering.

    Diagnosis in Pathology

    • Pathologists primarily diagnose disease through analysis of tissues, cells, and body fluids.

    Idiomatic Expression

    • The term 'a pathology' idiomatically refers to a aberrant or unhealthy pattern of behavior or a condition.

    Scope of Pathology

    • Pathology addresses the cause, mechanisms, and effects of diseases, including the changes that occur in the body's structure and function.

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    Explore the field of pathology, which encompasses the study of diseases, injuries, and various medical practices. Learn about the wide range of research fields and medical specialties within pathology.

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