pathophysiology
[/ˌpæθoʊˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/]
nounfemininepl: pathophysiologies
fisiopatologia
1. The study of the functional changes that occur in the body as a result of disease or injury; the mechanisms by which disease processes alter normal body functions
Understanding the pathophysiology of diabetes helps doctors develop more effective treatment strategies.
Compreender a fisiopatologia da diabetes ajuda os médicos a desenvolver estratégias de tratamento mais eficazes.
2. The disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury in a particular organ system
The pathophysiology of heart failure involves decreased cardiac output and fluid accumulation.
A fisiopatologia da insuficiência cardíaca envolve diminuição do débito cardíaco e acúmulo de fluido.
Pathophysiology is a cornerstone of medical education in both Brazil and the USA, representing the bridge between basic science and clinical medicine. Brazilian medical schools emphasize fisiopatologia as crucial for understanding disease mechanisms and developing rational treatment approaches. The term is used extensively in medical literature, conferences, and clinical practice across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
understand the pathophysiology of a disease
elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms
pathophysiological basis for treatment
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