clinicopathologic

English

Etymology

From clinico- +‎ pathologic or clinicopathology +‎ -ic.

Adjective

clinicopathologic (not comparable)

1. (medicine) Relating to clinicopathology, that is, both the clinical symptoms of a patient and the results of laboratory (especially pathology laboratory) tests, as in clinicopathologic correlations or a clinicopathologic conference.
   • 2004, Adrienne Rencic, “Clinicopathologic correlation in inflammatory dermatoses: a dermatologist’s perspective”, in AJSP: Reviews & Reports, volume 9, number 2, →DOI, pages 27–35:

     In summary, clinicopathologic correlation in inflammatory skin disorders is essential [in] arriving at a correct diagnosis. Communication between the pathologist and the clinician is essential in the care of these patients. Dermatologists’ understanding of the pathology and the optimal method of biopsy and specimen handling is extremely important. By the same token, the pathologists’ understanding of clinical information pertinent in distinguishing these disorders is extremely beneficial in aiding the clinician’s narrowing of the differential diagnosis. Collaboration between the dermatologist and the pathologist in determining a final diagnosis in these cases can be challenging and rewarding, resulting in optimal care for the patient.

   • 2015, Rachel Hajar, “The clinicopathologic conference”, in Heart Views, volume 16, number 4, →DOI, →PMID, →PMCID, pages 170–173:

     When I was a medical student, clinicopathologic conferences (CPC) were big events. […] When done properly, the CPC is a great medical educational tool.

Alternative forms

• clinicopathological

Derived terms

• clinicopathologically

 

Related terms

• clinicoradiologic, clinicoradiological (radiology counterpart to pathology)
• clinicoradiopathologic (clinical, radiologic, and pathologic findings all correlated)