pathogenesis

Term: pathogenesis

Literally meaning: “disease development”

Origin: Anc Greek

παθο-/patho-(=prefix denoting “suffering”) > πάθος / pathos(=passion, sorrow, strong emotion)

+γένεσις/genesis(=birth, creation, production) > γεννώ/geno (=”give birth to”, “produce of”)

 

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Definition

Pathogenesis is the origin and development of a disease or morbid condition.