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Palaeopathology

Definition: Palaeopathology, derived from the Greek words "palaio" meaning ancient, and "pathology" meaning the study of diseases, is a discipline that investigates the diseases and conditions that afflicted individuals in the past.

Sense 1: Field of Study

Noun: Palaeopathology is the scientific study of ancient diseases and disorders.

Sample Sentence:

The skeletal remains unearthed from the archaeological site provided valuable insights for palaeopathologists to understand the prevalence of various diseases among ancient populations.

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Sense 2: Diagnostic Technique

Noun: In medical science, palaeopathology refers to the use of ancient skeletal or mummified remains to diagnose diseases or study ancient population health.

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The palaeopathology report on the mummy revealed evidence of tuberculosis, a disease prevalent during that historical era.

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Sense 3: Ancient Disease Analysis

Noun: Palaeopathology refers to the investigation and analysis of diseases in ancient populations through the study of skeletal remains, mummified bodies, and preserved tissues.

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The palaeopathology research conducted on the medieval bones revealed evidence of nutritional deficiencies and infections within the population, shedding light on their living conditions.

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