Vocabulary Term Details

Pathogenesis

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathogenesis)

The pathogenesis of a disease is the mechanism that causes the disease. The term can also describe the origin and development of the disease, and whether it is acute, chronic, or recurrent.

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Biological phenomena
Disease transmission
Pathogens
Pathology

This term is used for the following terms: 
Disease course

Approved Date
05-Jun-2013

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