pathogenesis
noun/ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
Frequency rank: #15,604 most common English word
Meaning
The manner in which a disease originates and develops.
Example sentence
Researchers are studying the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease to develop better treatments.
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