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pathology vs slough

slough vs pathology

pathology and slough both are nouns.

pathology is not a verb while slough is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pathology Yes No No No
slough Yes No Yes No
As nouns, slough is a hyponym of pathology; that is, slough is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pathology:
  • pathology: any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
  • slough: necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
pathology (noun) slough (noun)
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
any deviation from a healthy or normal condition necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)
a hollow filled with mud
pathology (verb) slough (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
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