Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780323354813
Author: Jacquelyn L. Banasik PhD ARNP
Publisher: Saunders
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To explain: The term pathophysiology.

Introduction: Discovering the common responses to the physiologic responses would be useful. This is revealed by the pathophysiology which helps to understand the physiologic responses of an individual towards the disruptions in their environment.

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Pathophysiology is derived from two inter-related disciplines, pathology, and physiology. The study of diseases by examining the cell, organs, tissues, and bodily fluids are referred to as pathology. The study of the physical, biochemical and mechanical function of living things are known as physiology. Together, the term pathophysiology refers to the study of the physical and biological manifestations of the disease. This includes clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, etiology, and treatment implications.

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