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Pathology:
Pathology is the medical practice of using tissue to diagnose and study disease. Pathologists examine microscopic sections of tissue, cells or blood samples to identify abnormal cellular activity. When left untreated, microscopic abnormalities can lead to observable ailments and deformities.
The Museum's collection of pathological gross tissue is one of the largest in the world and includes examples of conditions now rarely found because of modern medical advances and access to health care. These specimens demonstrate how the body is affected by injury and disease in the absence of medical intervention. As a result, they are becoming an increasingly valuable educational tool for the medical community and the public. |