noun
- the study of the functional and physiological changes that occur in the body as a result of disease or injury
Usage: medical/scientific term; also called pathophysiology in modern usage
Examples
- The course in physiopathology examines how diseases alter normal body functions.
- Understanding physiopathology is essential for medical students learning about disease mechanisms.
- Physiopathology explains the physiological basis of symptoms in various conditions.
- The textbook covers the physiopathology of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.
- Researchers use physiopathology to understand how infections damage organ systems.