Pathology

Pathology is a branch of medical science primarily concerning the cause, origin and nature of disease. It involves the examination of tissues, organs, bodily fluids and autopsies in order to study and diagnose disease.

Currently, pathology can be divided into eight main areas, depending on the types of methods used or the types of diseases examined. These different disciplines are described below.

General pathology
Anatomical pathology
Clinical pathology
Chemical Pathology or Biochemistry
Genetics
Hematology
Immunology
Microbiology