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n. The development of a diseased or morbid condition.

n. The origin and development of a disease.

n. The mechanism whereby something causes a disease.

n. Pathogeny.

n. The mode of production or development of a disease.

n. the origination and development of a disease

"Our department is actively engaged in basic and translational research to understand the pathogenesis of childhood disease and to institute novel methods for earlier and more precise diagnoses resulting in enhanced and tailored therapy."

pathologic process    pathological process   

pathogen    pathogeny    pathogenic   

focalization    focalisation   

pathogeny   

pathophysiology    etiology    epidemiology    incidence    diagnosis    symptomatology    pathology    immunology    prevention    spoilage