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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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

Palabras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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