pathoclisis

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noun

The theory that certain specialized parts of the brain are to be the first to be damaged in the case of disease, lack of oxygen, or malnutrition.

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Meanings

nounpathoclisis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe theory that certain specialized parts of the brain are to be the first to be damaged in the case of disease, lack of oxygen, or malnutrition.

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APA

pathoclisis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pathoclisis

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“pathoclisis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pathoclisis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pathoclisis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pathoclisis.

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