Histopathology is a specialized branch of medicine concerned with the analysis of bodily tissues that are suspected of being involved in disease processes. Although the terms "histopathology" and "histology" sometimes are used interchangeably, there are subtle but important differences between the two fields. Histology focuses on the general study of tissue structures, healthy and otherwise, while histopathology is specifically concerned with diseased tissues.

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2020. 3p.