Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and ChildrenExplanations of the basic concepts of pathophysiology: cellular structure, communication, injury, and repair. It also includes the latest research on influence of environment and genetics on disease processes. |
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The Hematologic System | 4 |
Infectious injury | 57 |
Manifestations of cellular injury | 66 |
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