Explain about Pathology .... ? " munipalli akshay paul "
Pathology is the branch of medical science that studies diseases —their causes , mechanisms , development , and effects on the body . It helps doctors understand why and how diseases occur , what they look like under a microscope, and how they affect tissues and organs. 🧫 Definition: Pathology is the scientific study of the nature, origin, progression, and consequences of disease . It bridges basic science and clinical medicine by examining the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by disease. 🔍 Main Goals of Pathology: Identify causes (etiology) of disease. Understand the mechanisms (pathogenesis) of disease. Recognize structural changes in cells and tissues. Correlate those changes with clinical symptoms . 🔬 Major Branches of Pathology: 🔹 1. General Pathology Studies basic mechanisms of disease that apply to all organs. Includes: Cell injury and death Inflammation Healing and repair Immune responses Neopl...