B2 noun Formal

pathology

/pəˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/

Pathology is the branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and whole bodies. It can also refer more generally to the physical or behavioral abnormalities and manifestations caused by a specific condition.

Ejemplos

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1

The doctor sent the skin sample to pathology to ensure the mole wasn't cancerous.

The doctor sent the skin sample to pathology to ensure the mole wasn't cancerous.

2

Advanced molecular pathology is essential for the development of targeted therapies in oncology.

Advanced molecular pathology is essential for the development of targeted therapies in oncology.

3

I'm not a doctor, but looking at his behavior, there's definitely some pathology there.

I'm not a doctor, but looking at his behavior, there's definitely some pathology there.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pathology
Adverbio
pathologically
Adjetivo
pathological
Relacionado
pathologist
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Truco para recordar

Remember 'Pathos' (Greek for suffering) and 'Logy' (study of). Pathology is the study of suffering or diseased states.

Quiz rápido

The surgeon waited for the results from the ________ lab before deciding on the next course of treatment.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pathology

Ejemplos

1

The doctor sent the skin sample to pathology to ensure the mole wasn't cancerous.

everyday

The doctor sent the skin sample to pathology to ensure the mole wasn't cancerous.

2

Advanced molecular pathology is essential for the development of targeted therapies in oncology.

formal

Advanced molecular pathology is essential for the development of targeted therapies in oncology.

3

I'm not a doctor, but looking at his behavior, there's definitely some pathology there.

informal

I'm not a doctor, but looking at his behavior, there's definitely some pathology there.

4

The researcher focused on the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease at the cellular level.

academic

The researcher focused on the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease at the cellular level.

5

The consultant analyzed the organizational pathology that led to the company's financial collapse.

business

The consultant analyzed the organizational pathology that led to the company's financial collapse.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pathology
Adverbio
pathologically
Adjetivo
pathological
Relacionado
pathologist

Colocaciones comunes

speech pathology speech pathology
clinical pathology clinical pathology
underlying pathology underlying pathology
pathology report pathology report
social pathology social pathology

Frases Comunes

pathology lab

pathology lab

digital pathology

digital pathology

gross pathology

gross pathology

Se confunde a menudo con

pathology vs pathogen

A pathogen is the specific agent (like a virus) that causes disease, while pathology is the study of the disease or its manifestations.

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Notas de uso

In a medical context, it is usually uncountable when referring to the field of study, but countable when referring to specific types of diseased conditions or abnormalities.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use pathology as a direct synonym for 'disease' in casual conversation; however, it more precisely refers to the study of the disease or the structural/functional changes it causes.

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Truco para recordar

Remember 'Pathos' (Greek for suffering) and 'Logy' (study of). Pathology is the study of suffering or diseased states.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'pathos' meaning 'suffering/disease' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable as a science: 'He is studying pathology.' Countable for specific manifestations: 'These different pathologies exhibit similar symptoms.' Used as a modifier in nouns: 'pathology department'.
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Contexto cultural

In modern medicine, the 'pathology report' is considered the definitive authority for medical diagnosis, often carrying more weight than clinical observation alone.

Quiz rápido

The surgeon waited for the results from the ________ lab before deciding on the next course of treatment.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pathology

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C1

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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