Definition:
The term pathophysiology has two definitions:
The term pathophysiology has two definitions:
- The functional changes associated with or resulting from disease or injury.
- The scientific study of such changes.
Thus, pathophysiological and pathophysiologist.
Pronunciation:
path-oh-fizz-ee-OL-o-gee, path-oh-fizz-ee-oh-LOJ-ih-cull
path-oh-fizz-ee-OL-o-gee, path-oh-fizz-ee-oh-LOJ-ih-cull
Also Known As:
Physiopathology - physiopathological - physiopathologist
Physiopathology - physiopathological - physiopathologist
Examples:
Many theories are being explored to explain the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder in the fields of genetics, neurotransmitters, microcellular changes and brain abnormalities. Understanding the physical causes of manic-depression is critical in the search for better treatments.
