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subheading only; for description of tissue or cell structure in disease: not for normal tissue ( = / anatomy & histology) nor for normal cells ( = / cytology); not a synonym for "disease"; includes biopsy; for subcellular pathology use / ultrastruct
Scope Note
Used for organ, tissue, or cell structure in disease states.
Entry Version
PATHOL
Abbreviation
PA
Entry Term(s)
biopsy
cytopathology
histopathology
Online Note
search policy: Online Manual; use: main heading/PA or PA (SH) or SUBS APPLY PA
History Note
66; used with Category A, C & F 1966-74; A, C & F3 1975-86; A, C, F3 & AGING 1987; A, C, F3, AGING, BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE FLUID & SMOKING 1988; A, C, F3, AGING & SMOKING+ 1989; A1-11, A13-16, C & F3 1990 forward