Pathophysiology
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ISBN: 9780323354813
Author: Jacquelyn L. Banasik PhD ARNP
Publisher: Saunders
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To determine: How are etiology and pathogenesis involved in predicting clinical manifestations as well as response to therapy.
Introduction: Pathophysiology is the interdisciplinary study of the physical and biological manifestations of the disease. It is derived from the inter-related disciplines such as physiology and pathology. This includes pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, etiology, and treatment implications.
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