Virkhovianism

Virchowianism is a doctrine developed by the German pathologist Rudolf Virchow in the mid-19th century. It became an important milestone in the development of medicine and biology.

According to Virchow, all diseases arise due to disturbances in cellular activity. He believed that the cell is the elementary unit of life and pathology. Disease is a reaction of cells and tissues to harmful factors. The cause of diseases can be mechanical, physical, chemical and other influences that disrupt the normal functioning of cells.

Virchowianism marked the beginning of cellular pathology - the study of the mechanisms of disease development at the cellular and subcellular level. Thanks to the research of Virchow and his followers, specific cellular and tissue changes were identified in various diseases. This has led to progress in the diagnosis and understanding of the pathogenesis of many diseases.

Thus, Virchowianism had a significant impact on medicine, emphasizing the importance of studying morphological changes in pathological processes. Virchow's teaching formed the basis of modern cell biology and pathology.