definition and scope of pathology

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1. Definition and Scope of Pathology Presented by Md. Imran Hossain Roll:573 Batch: 20th Department of Pharmacy World University of Bangladesh

2. Content Definition of Pathology Scope of Pathology

3. Definition of Pathology The word PATHOLOGY is derived from two Greek words‘ Pathos ’ meaning suffering and ‘ logos ’ meaning study. Pathology is a study of the structural, biochemical and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs that underlie disease.

4. Scope of Pathology General Pathology: is a broad field mechanism of injury to cells and tissues, necrosis, inflammation, wound healing and neoplasia . Anatomical Pathology : diagnosis of disease based on the Gross, microscopic, chemical and molecular examination of tissues, organs and whole bodies as (autopsies) Divided in subspecialties Surgical pathology, Cytopathology, and Forensic pathology

5. Scope of Pathology Cytopathology : is a branch of pathology that studies and diagnosis on the cellular level. Eg : diagnosis of cancer, infectious disease. Surgical Pathology: Study of tissues remove from living patients during surgery to help diagnose a disease and a treatment plan. It includes both physical examination of the tissue with the naked eye and microscopic examination Eg : Distinguish between benign(noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) white blood cells

6. Scope of Pathology Forensic Pathology: that focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. A Post mortem is performed by a medical examiner usually during the investigation criminal law cases and civil law cases in some jurisdictions.

7. Scope of Pathology Clinical path or Lab medicine : diagnosis of disease based on the lab analysis of bodily fluids (blood and Urine) and tissues using the tools of chemistry, microbiology, hematology and molecular pathology.

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