Pathology, chemical Health Dictionary

Disease, particularly one with clear and obvious changes in structure or function; the study of same.... pathology

Determination of the identity of a substance or of the individual chemical constituents of a mixture. Analysis may be qualitative, as in determining whether a particular substance is present, or it may be quantitative, that is, measuring the amount or concentration of one or more constituents. (See also assay.)... analysis, chemical

A way of expressing the constituents of a chemical in symbols and numbers.

Water, for example, has the formula H2O, indicating that each molecule is composed of 2 atoms of hydrogen (H2) and 1 of oxygen (O).... formula, chemical

Also called cytopathology, the branch of cytology concerned with the effects of disease on cells.... pathology, cellular

A cosmetic operation in which the outer layers of the skin are peeled away by the application of a caustic paste in order to remove freckles, acne scars, delicate wrinkles, or other skin blemishes.... skin peeling, chemical