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Pathology is a medical specialty that involves looking at disease processes and their causes. Body tissue, blood and other bodily fluids are analyzed to assist medical practitioners in identifying the cause and severity of disease, and to monitor treatment.
Pathologists are specialist doctors who work in this field. They oversee laboratory testing, much of which is performed by scientific and technical staff. Pathologists are often involved in research, education and clinical consultation, and also play an important role in medical result interpretation. |