Learn the what, how, and why of pathophysiology! With easy-to-read, in-depthdescriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes,  helps you understand the most important and most complex pathophysiology concepts.

This updated text includes more than 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs to make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of function. This edition includes a NEW chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders, along withexpanded coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics. It’s the most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text available!

• The most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text on the market provides unparalleled coverage of Pathophysiology content.
• Over 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes ― more than in any other pathophysiology text.
• Consistent presentation of diseases includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment.
• Lifespan content includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content.
• Outstanding authors Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether have extensive backgrounds as researchers and instructors, and utilize expert contributors, consultants, and reviewers in developing this edition.
• Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy for you to follow the sequential progression of disease processes.

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