Definitions
- Describing the physiological processes that occur in the body as a result of a disease or injury. - Referring to the functional changes that happen in the body due to a pathological condition. - Talking about the abnormal functioning of an organ or system in response to a disease or injury.
- Referring to a disease or condition that is caused by a physical or mental disorder. - Describing a behavior or condition that is abnormal or indicative of a disease. - Talking about a condition that is caused by a deviation from normal physiological functioning.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to diseases and disorders.
- 2Both words describe abnormal physiological functioning.
- 3Both words are used in medical contexts.
- 4Both words have the prefix 'patho-', which means 'disease' or 'suffering'.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Pathological refers to a broader range of conditions, including both physical and mental disorders, while pathophysiological specifically describes the physiological changes that occur in response to a disease or injury.
- 2Focus: Pathological emphasizes the presence of a disease or disorder, while pathophysiological focuses on the underlying physiological changes that occur as a result of the disease or disorder.
- 3Usage: Pathological is more commonly used in everyday language, while pathophysiological is more technical and primarily used in medical contexts.
- 4Connotation: Pathological can have negative connotations, implying abnormal or unhealthy behavior, while pathophysiological is more neutral and descriptive.
Remember this!
Pathological and pathophysiological are both related to diseases and disorders, but they differ in their scope, focus, usage, connotation, and etymology. Pathological refers to a broader range of conditions and emphasizes the presence of a disease or disorder, while pathophysiological specifically describes the physiological changes that occur in response to a disease or injury.
