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patologia

pathology, disease

noun pah-toh-loh-JEE-ah Rare

Origin: Greek pathos (suffering) + logos (study).

Also means

disorder (medical)

Usage Note

Patologia is a formal medical term for a disease, disorder, or the study of diseases. Patologia cardiaca is heart disease. Learners should note that the plural patologie is regular (-ia/-ie). In everyday speech, Italians more often say malattia for 'illness'; patologia is preferred in clinical and formal contexts.

Examples

"Ha una patologia rara che richiede cure costanti."

Natural Translation

She has a rare pathology requiring constant care.

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