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pathogenesis

Pathogenesis (noun) means the origin and development of a disease.

noun
1
The origin and development of a disease.
2
The mechanism whereby something causes a disease.
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Etymology

From patho- + -genesis.

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What is the meaning of pathogenesis?

"pathogenesis" (noun) means the origin and development of a disease.

What are the different meanings of pathogenesis?

"pathogenesis" has 2 main meanings: 1. The origin and development of a disease; 2. The mechanism whereby something causes a disease.

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