Pathogenesis

Pronunciation: /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/

Pathogenesis (noun)

  1. The way a disease starts and develops in the body, including the steps that lead to symptoms.
  2. The biological process that explains how a harmful agent or condition produces illness.

Examples

  • The study explains disease development in detail.
  • Disease development can be slow or sudden.