GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

The term “Pathology” is derived from two Greek words: Pathos = Suffering and Logos = Study. It is one of the basic medical sciences. Pathology & Microbiology are studied in 2nd year B.D.S. Pathology is the scientific study of structure and functions of the body in disease. The study of Pathology is essential for all professionals of medical and related fraternities to understand the various aspects of diseases. Pathology includes General Pathology (which deals with general principles of the disease).