The term pathophysiology comes from the Ancient Greek πάθος (pathos) and φυσιολογία (phusiologia).

How did pathophysiology start?

Pathophysiology is a medical science whose subject is the change in regulatory mechanisms related to the onset, development, and outcome of diseases. The first lectures on pathophysiology were held in 1790 at the University of Erfurt, Germany, by Professor Augustus Hecker (born 1.07.

What is the difference between pathology and pathophysiology?

Pathology describes the abnormal condition, whereas pathophysiology seeks to explain the physiological processes because of which such condition develops and progresses. In other words, pathophysiology defines the functional changes associated resulting from disease or injury.