B2 noun Formel

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.

Exemples

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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.

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
pathology
Adverbe
pathologically
Adjectif
pathological
Apparenté
pathologist
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : pathology

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
pathology
Adverbe
pathologically
Adjectif
pathological
Apparenté
pathologist

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

pathology lab

pathology lab

digital pathology

digital pathology

gross pathology

gross pathology

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : pathology

Mots lis

annul

C1

To officially declare a legal agreement, decision, or marriage invalid and void, treating it as if it never existed. It is primarily used in legal and formal contexts to revoke the legitimacy of an act or contract.

anomaly

C1

An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It is frequently used in scientific, technical, or statistical contexts to describe a data point or occurrence that does not fit an established pattern.

antagonist

C1

To act in opposition to someone or something, or to provoke hostility and anger through specific actions or behavior. It involves intentionally or unintentionally creating an adversary or causing someone to become unfriendly.

anthology

C1

A published collection of poems, short stories, or other pieces of writing, often from different authors. It can also refer to a collection of musical works or films that share a common theme or style.

antipathy

C1

A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something. It often describes an instinctive or long-standing emotional opposition rather than a temporary annoyance.

antithesis

C1

The antithesis is a person or thing that is the direct or polar opposite of someone or something else. It also refers to a rhetorical device where two contrasting ideas are placed together in a balanced grammatical structure to achieve a contrasting effect.

amalgamate

C1

To combine or unite multiple components, organizations, or ideas into a single, integrated whole. It describes a process where the original parts merge to form a larger, unified entity.

ameliorate

C1

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better, more tolerable, or more effective. It is frequently used in formal contexts to describe improving social conditions, medical symptoms, or structural problems.

amenable

C1

Amenable describes a person who is willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion, or a situation/thing that is capable of being acted upon in a particular way. It implies a cooperative attitude or a susceptibility to a specific process, authority, or treatment.

anxious

C1

A state of feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It can also describe a strong desire or eagerness to do something, often accompanied by a sense of tension.

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