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Pathophysiology — is the study of the disturbance of normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions, either caused by a disease, or resulting from a disease or abnormal syndrome, or condition that may not qualify to be called a disease. An alternate… … Wikipedia
pathophysiology — (adj.) 1952, from PATHO (Cf. patho ) + PHYSIOLOGY (Cf. physiology) … Etymology dictionary
pathophysiology — “+ noun Etymology: path + physiology : the physiology of abnormal states; specifically : the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease the pathophysiology of diabetes … Useful english dictionary
Pathophysiology of chronic fatigue syndrome — The pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is uncertain, but may involve multiple organ and body systems, including neurological, endocrinal and immunological factors.Nervous system factorsNeurological abnormalitiesCFS may involve… … Wikipedia
Pathophysiology of hypertension — A diagram explaining factors affecting arterial pressure The pathophysiology of hypertension is an area of active research, attempting to explain causes of hypertension, which is a chronic disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure.… … Wikipedia
pathophysiology — noun Date: 1947 the physiology of abnormal states; specifically the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease • pathophysiological or pathophysiologic adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
pathophysiology — /path oh fiz ee ol euh jee/, n. Pathol. the physiology of abnormal or diseased organisms or their parts; the functional changes associated with a disease or syndrome. [1950 55; PATHO + PHYSIOLOGY] * * * … Universalium
Pathophysiology — Deranged function in an individual or an organ that is due to a disease. A pathophysiologic alteration is a change in function as distinguished from a structural defect. * * * Derangement of function seen in disease; alteration in function as… … Medical dictionary
pathophysiology — noun Medicine the disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury. Derivatives pathophysiologic adjective pathophysiological adjective pathophysiologically adverb … English new terms dictionary
pathophysiology — patho·physiology … English syllables
