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pa·thog·ra·phy (p-thgr-f)
n.
The retrospective study, often by a physician, of the possible influence and effects of disease on the life and work of a historical personage or group.

pathography,
n comprehensive pic-ture of diseases. Also called
nosography. See also disease picture.


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