Pathophysiology is the disordered body processes associated with disease or injury.

 

Derivation

The term is derived from 'pathology' and 'physiology'. Pathology is the study of diseased or abnormal body structures or systems. Physiology is the study of the processes of the body.

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Dr Sheila Strover (Editor)
BSc (Hons), MB BCh, MBA

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