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TOPIK 6noun

병리

byeongni [병니]

병리가 · 병리를

pathology (the nature and causes of disease)

Example

이 질환의 병리는 아직 완전히 밝혀지지 않았습니다.

The pathology of this disease has not yet been fully uncovered.

Word parts

병 disease리 principle

Literally 'the principles of disease.'

Good to know

Pronounced [병니]; also used figuratively: 사회적 병리 현상 'social pathologies.'