pathogenesis
[/ˌpæθoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: pathogeneses
patogênese
1. The origin and development of a disease; the sequence of events that leads to the development of a pathological condition
The pathogenesis of diabetes involves dysfunction of pancreatic beta cells.
A patogênese do diabetes envolve disfunção das células beta pancreáticas.
2. The biological mechanism by which a causative agent produces disease
Understanding the pathogenesis of cancer is crucial for developing new treatments.
Compreender a patogênese do câncer é crucial para o desenvolvimento de novos tratamentos.
3. The manner of origin and development of disease at the cellular and tissue level
Researchers are studying the molecular pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.
Os pesquisadores estão estudando a patogênese molecular da doença de Alzheimer.
Pathogenesis is a fundamental concept in medical education and research in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian medical schools, the term 'patogênese' is extensively used in pathology, internal medicine, and clinical courses. It represents the intersection of basic science and clinical medicine, helping practitioners understand not just what diseases are, but how they develop.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the pathogenesis of a disease
understand the pathogenesis
elucidate the pathogenesis
molecular pathogenesis
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