Pathogenetic

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑˈðoʊˈdʒənɛtɪk/

Pathogenetic (adj)

  1. Relating to how a disease starts and develops in the body, including the steps that lead to symptoms.
  2. Used to describe explanations of the biological mechanism that produces illness and its effects.

Pathogenetic (adjective)

Examples

  • The pathogenetic process begins when the immune system fails to respond.
  • Researchers study the pathogenetic process to understand how the disease starts.