pathology

n. study of diseases and their characteristics

Pathologist redirects here. For other uses of the terms pathology or pathological, see pathology (disambiguation).Pathology is the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, cells and bodily fluids. The term encompasses both the medical specialty which uses tissues and body fluids to obtain clinically useful information, as well as the related scientific study of disease processes.
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Pathology /pa·thol·o·gy/ 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the essential nature of disease, especially changes in body tissues and organs that [more]Pathology - Community and Resources

Noun
1. the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
(hypernym) medical science
(hyponym) paleopathology, palaeopathology
(class) active
2. any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
(hypernym) ill health, unhealthiness, health problem
(hyponym) acidosis

(n.)
The science which treats of diseases, their nature, causes, progress, symptoms, etc.