Definition

The study of the biological processes and changes that occur in diseases.

Example

Researchers in pathobiology investigate how diseases affect the body at a cellular level.

Conversation

I just started reading about pathobiology for my class.

Oh really? What is that all about?

It’s basically the study of diseases and how they affect the body.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pathobiology → It is formed from "patho-" (from Greek "pathos", meaning suffering or disease) and "biology" (from Greek "bios", meaning life). The word "pathobiology" refers to the study of the biological aspects of disease and suffering in living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pathos' which relates to suffering or disease, combined with 'biology' which means life. This helps you remember that pathobiology is the study of life in relation to disease.

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