Pathogenesis

In pathology, pathogenesis is the process by which a disease or disorder develops. It can include factors which contribute not only to the onset of the disease or disorder, but also to its progression and maintenance.[1] The word comes from Ancient Greek πάθος (pathos) 'suffering, disease' and γένεσις (genesis) 'creation'.

  1. ^ Gellman, Marc D.; Turner, J. Rick, eds. (2013). Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine. New York: Springer. p. 716. ISBN 978-1-4419-1380-7.