Pathology

Pathology is the study of disease. It is a form of science that involves testing samples and diagnosing physical health problems from their evidence. Pathologists are skilled in interpreting test results and physical evidence.

See also:

• Anatomical pathology
• Microbiology
• Hematology
• Chemical pathology
• Immunology
• Cytogenetics
• Pharmacology
• Forensic pathology
• Cytopathology

Speech pathology is not usually linked to the speciality of pathology being a quite separate area mostly involved in helping patients with stroke or speech impediments.