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pathology
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Definition: Pathology is the study of diseases in living organisms . The study of diseases in humans is human pathology . By default, in this website, pathology must be understood as " human pathology ".
This study can be based on :
morphology : morphological pathology or morbid anatomy
biochemistry of proteins and nucleic acids : molecular biology : molecular pathology
This study can be used during :
clinical investigation : clinical pathology
experimentation : experimental pathology
Types
- medical pathology
- surgical pathology
According to the level of organization
pathology of molecules ( molecular pathology )
pathology of cellular components , as cellular organelles ( cellular pathology )
pathology of cells ( cellular pathology)
pathology of tissues ( tissular pathology )
pathology of organs ( organ pathology / specialized pathology )
pathology of systems ( systemic pathology )
pathology of the body as a whole (general pathology )
By organs - Examples
oral pathology
cutaneous pathology ( skin )
digestive pathology ( digestive system )
renal pathology ( kidneys )
immune system pathology ( immunopathology)
bone pathology ( bones )
See also
human pathology
- general pathology
- systemic pathology
physiopathology
molecular pathology
systems pathology