Definition
pathogeny
noun
- the origin and development of a disease or pathological condition; the manner in which a disease is produced or develops in the body
Usage: medical/scientific term; also spelled pathogenesis (more common in modern usage)
Examples
- The pathogeny of diabetes involves both genetic and environmental factors.
- Understanding the pathogeny of cancer is crucial for developing effective treatments.
- Researchers studied the pathogeny of the infection to determine how it spreads.
- The pathogeny of heart disease often begins with damage to the arterial walls.
- Medical students learn about the pathogeny of various diseases in their physiology courses.