physiopathology
/ˌfɪzioʊpəˈθɑlədʒi/
noun
- The study of how diseases and injuries change the normal functioning of the body.
- The course covered the physiopathology of heart attacks and strokes.
- Understanding the physiopathology of diabetes helps doctors create better treatments.
- Researchers are studying the physiopathology of the virus to develop a vaccine.
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