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Pathology is a branch of medical science that studies and diagnoses disease. It involves the examination of bodily fluids, tissues, organs, and sometimes the entire body.
Here are some basics about pathology:
Clinical pathology Involves the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and sometimes the entire body. Microbiology A subsection of clinical pathology that studies microorganisms that are invisible to the naked eye, such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Histology The study of the microscopic anatomy of cells. It's an integral part of pathology and microscopy-based diagnostics. Molecular pathology A developing sub-microscopic discipline of pathology. It studies the effects of molecular variations on cellular physiology and clinical phenotype. Pathology examinations Provide accurate, specific, and comprehensive diagnoses to help physicians develop treatment plans.
Topics include: Pathology basics, blood collection in pathology, blood groups and components.
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