Pathogenetic
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑˈðoʊˈdʒənɛtɪk/
Pathogenetic (adj)
- Relating to how a disease starts and develops in the body, including the steps that lead to symptoms.
- 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.