pathology

[puh-thol-uh-jee] / pəˈθɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

botany

Synonyms

STRONG

anatomy cytology ecology genetics horticulture morphology physiology phytology pomology taxonomy

WEAK

dendrology floristics natural history paleo-botany phytogeography study of flora study of vegetation

Example Sentences

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It cited lower pathology volumes and higher costs as the reason for lower than previously expected profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"Using PTP1B inhibitors that target multiple aspects of the pathology, including Aβ clearance, might provide an additional impact," says Ribeiro Alves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

But the shift came at USC where he is currently pursuing a master’s program in pathology.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Unequal influence is not a pathology of democracy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

He briefly tried to hide in pathology, where the people had the decency to be dead, but that didn’t work.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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