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pathogenesis.

The origin and development of a disease.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌpæθ.ə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/Received-Pronunciation/ˌpæθ.oʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/Canada, General-American/ˌpæθ.əʉˈd͡ʒen.ə.sɪs/Australia/ˌpɛθ.ɐʉˈd͡ʒen.ə.səs/New-Zealand

  1. The origin and development of a disease.

    countable · uncountable

  2. The mechanism whereby something causes a disease.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From patho- + -genesis.

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