Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pathobiology
Noun
/ˌpæθoʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/
Definition
The study of the biological mechanisms that lead to disease.
Examples
- The pathobiology of cancer reveals how tumor cells interact with their environment.
- Understanding pathobiology is crucial for developing effective therapies.
- She studied pathobiology to learn about the causes of autoimmune diseases.
Meaning
Pathobiology examines how diseases develop, progress, and affect the body at a biological level.
Synonyms
- Disease biology
- Pathophysiology
- Biomedical research
