General pathology

General Pathology is a branch of medicine that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and whole bodies (autopsies). The term also encompasses the related scientific study of disease processes, called pathology.

Overview

General pathology is divided into two main areas, anatomical pathology and clinical pathology. Anatomical pathology involves the study and diagnosis of diseases based on the gross, microscopic, chemical, immunologic and molecular examination of organs and tissues. Clinical pathology, on the other hand, involves the laboratory analysis of blood, urine and tissue samples to diagnose and monitor diseases.

Anatomical Pathology

Anatomical pathology is further divided into sub-specialties including cytopathology, dermatopathology, forensic pathology, histopathology, neuropathology, and pediatric pathology. These sub-specialties involve the study and diagnosis of diseases in specific areas of the body or in specific patient populations.

Clinical Pathology

Clinical pathology is also divided into sub-specialties, including chemical pathology, hematopathology, immunopathology, microbiology, and transfusion medicine. These sub-specialties involve the laboratory analysis of patient samples to diagnose and monitor diseases.

Role in Medicine

General pathology plays a crucial role in medical research, education, and patient care. It provides the scientific foundation for the practice of medicine and helps to bridge the gap between the basic sciences and clinical medicine.

See Also

• Anatomical pathology
• Clinical pathology
• Pathology
• Medical diagnosis

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