pathogenesis

pathogenesis definition - medical

path·o·gen·e·sis (păthˌə-jĕnˈĭ-sĭs) or pa·thog·e·ny (pă-thŏjˈə-nē)

noun
The development of a disease or morbid condition. Also called nosogenesis.

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