Patologi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The branch of medicine that studies the nature of disease. This includes the processes by which diseases form, their symptoms, and the “physical” and “structural changes” that occur in an organism as a result.
Synonyms & Variants
abnormalitas
A state that deviates from normal or healthy conditions, often used in medical and psychological contexts.
ilmu penyakit
Another more descriptive term for 'pathology'.
kelainan
A deviation from the usual structure or function of the body.
patofisiologi
The study of disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury.
nosologi
A more specific term in the medical field, focusing on classification.
etiologi
`Etiology` focuses on the causes, which is one aspect of pathology.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Greek roots pathos meaning “suffering” or “experience”, and logia meaning “study”. Historically, this discourse evolved from simple observations of visible symptoms to microscopic cellular analysis in the 19th century, spearheaded by figures such as Rudolf Virchow who shifted the medical paradigm toward structural analysis. In modern formal contexts, the word's application extends beyond medical biology. It is frequently used metaphorically in sociology or politics to describe “social pathology”, referring to abnormal or dysfunctional conditions within societal structures. Its usage implies a systemic anomaly that requires profound diagnosis and technical intervention.
Real-world Usage
Bidang patologi krusial untuk memahami asal-usul dan perkembangan penyakit.
English Translation
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