physiopathology
noun
phys·io·pa·thol·o·gy ˈfi-zē-ō-pə-ˈthä-lə-jē 
-pa-
: a branch of biology or medicine that combines physiology and pathology especially in the study of altered bodily function in disease
physiopathologic
ˈfi-zē-ō-ˌpa-thə-ˈlä-jik
adjective or physiopathological
ˈfi-zē-ō-ˌpa-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1889, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
physiopathology
noun
phys·io·pa·thol·o·gy ˌfiz-ē-ō-pə-ˈthäl-ə-jē, -pa-
plural physiopathologies
: a branch of biology or medicine that combines physiology and pathology especially in the study of altered bodily function in disease