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paleopathology

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paleopathology /pa·leo·pa·thol·o·gy/ (-pah-thol´ah-je) study of disease in bodies which have been preserved from ancient times.
pa·le·o·pa·thol·o·gy (pl--p-thl-j)
n.
The study of disease in prehistoric times as revealed in archaeologic artifacts.
paleopathology
[-pathol′əjē]
the science of disease in ancient eras based on the condition of remains of mummies, skeletons, and other archeologic findings.
paleopathology [pa″le-o-pah-thol´ŏ-je]
study of disease in bodies that have been preserved from ancient times.
paleopathology
study of disease in bodies that have been preserved from ancient times.
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You begin to see features that relate to paleopathology, diseases that may have been suffered by the individual, also mummification style and patterns -- how they may change through time," said Dr.
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You begin to see features that relate to paleopathology, diseases that may have been suffered by the individual, also mummification style and patterns -- how they may change through time," said Dr.
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Then the experts in paleopathology examine the physical evidence of bones, teeth and artifacts.
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