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pathologic process

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Noun1.pathologic process - an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease
feminisation, feminization - the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration
infection - (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease
metastasis - the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body
neoplasia - the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
pathogenesis - the origination and development of a disease


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Since this process alters the structure and function of the valve and consequently shortens its lifespan and also as it is the major pathologic process necessitating bio-prosthetic valve re-operations, efforts to prevent formation of mineral deposits are active and many approaches, such as anti-mineralization treatment have been tried (3, 4).
If numerous RBCs are present (except traumatic tap), it suggests a pathologic process.
I included my own article on chronic external otitis because this is such a frustrating and recalcitrant pathologic process.
 
 
 
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