Pathology is a branch of medical science that focuses on understanding the nature and causes of diseases by examining tissues, organs, bodily fluids, and cells. It is a critical discipline in medicine, as it provides the foundation for diagnosing diseases, guiding treatment, and conducting research to develop new therapies. Pathology can be divided into several specialized fields:

1. Histopathology

2. Cytopathology

3. Hematopathology

4. Clinical Pathology (Laboratory Medicine)

5. Forensic Pathology

6. Molecular Pathology

7. Neuropathology

8. Immunopathology