Pathology
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
The scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects, or the characteristic behaviours of a disease. Pathology involves examining tissues, organs, and bodily fluids to diagnose conditions.
“The pathology report confirmed the presence of cancerous cells.”
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Nine letters with -LOGY ending; contains medical terminology
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Worth 18 points; the Y and TH provide strong scoring opportunities
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