Definitions

1. noun

the study of the causes and effects of diseases, including the examination of tissues and organs to diagnose and understand diseases

“The doctor specialized in pathology and was able to diagnose the patient’s illness with great accuracy.”

2. noun

a disease or disorder, especially one that is chronic or degenerative

“The patient’s symptoms suggested a serious pathology that required immediate treatment.”

3. noun

a deviation from the normal or expected

“The company’s financial statements revealed a pathology in their accounting practices that led to a major scandal.”

4. noun

the study of the nature and causes of events or phenomena, especially in the social sciences

“The sociologist’s work on the pathology of social inequality was widely praised for its insight and analysis.”