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. |
