Ethiopathogenesis [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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====== Ethiopathogenesis ======

Ethiopathogenesis, encompasses the study of both the causes ([[etiology]]) and the mechanisms ([[pathogenesis]]) of a disease. It seeks to understand not only why a disease occurs but also how it progresses within an individual.
Ethiopathogenesis combines the etiological factors (the factors responsible for the initiation of the disease, such as infectious agents or genetic mutations) with the pathogenic mechanisms (the processes that lead to the development and manifestation of the disease).
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This term is often used when discussing the complete understanding of a disease, including its root causes and the subsequent disease processes.
In summary, [[pathogenesis]] focuses on the processes involved in the development and progression of a disease, while ethiopathogenesis includes both the study of the disease's causes (etiology) and the processes leading to its manifestation. Ethiopathogenesis provides a more comprehensive understanding of the entire disease process, from its origins to its clinical manifestations.