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pathogenesis

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path·o·gen·e·sis  (pth-jn-ss)
n.
The development of a diseased or morbid condition.

pathogenesis [ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs], pathogeny [pəˈθɒdʒɪnɪ]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) the origin, development, and resultant effects of a disease
pathogenetic  [ˌpæθəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk] adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pathogenesis - the origination and development of a disease
focalisation, focalization - the confinement of an infection to a limited area
pathologic process, pathological process - an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease


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