Pathological Process (Noun)
Meaning
An organic process occurring as a consequence of disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The progression of cancer is a pathological process that can be slowed down but not reversed by chemotherapy.
- Understanding the underlying pathological process is essential for developing effective treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
- Infection triggers a pathological process that compromises the structural integrity of the heart valve, leading to cardiac insufficiency.
- Chronic inflammation is a pathological process that can lead to fibrosis and tissue scarring in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Research on the pathological process of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis aims to identify key molecules involved in the degeneration of motor neurons.