Master the important pathophysiology concepts you need to know with the most engaging and reader-friendly text available. Filled with vibrant illustrations and complemented by online resources that bring pathophysiology concepts to life, Understanding Pathophysiology, 6th Edition continues its tradition of delivering the most accurate information on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease across the lifespan, giving you the fundamental knowledge needed to move forward in your nursing education and career. New additions include a new chapter on epigenetics, new content on rare diseases, a separate chapter for male and female reproductive alterations, streamlined features, simplified language, and fully updated information throughout. New to this edition • NEW! Chapter on Epigenetics gives students knowledge and insight into key processes that influence normal and abnormal cell growth and development. • NEW! Streamlined tables and flowcharts make information easier to access. • NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest clinical findings and research across the full spectrum of pathophysiology. • NEW! Additional content on rare diseases gives students a more comprehensive understanding of conditions that affect the human body. • NEW! Division of Alterations of the Reproductive Systems chapter will now cover male and female reproductive systems in separate chapters. • NEW! 25 additional illustrations bring key concepts to life. Master the important pathophysiology concepts you need to know with the most engaging and reader-friendly text available. Filled with vibrant illustrations and complemented by online resources that bring pathophysiology concepts to life, Understanding Pathophysiology, 6th Edition continues its tradition of delivering the most accurate information on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease across the lifespan, giving you the fundamental knowledge needed to move forward in your nursing education and career. New additions include a new chapter on epigenetics, new content on rare diseases, a separate chapter for male and female reproductive alterations, streamlined features, simplified language, and fully updated information throughout. New to this edition · NEW! Chapter on Epigenetics gives students knowledge and insight into key processes that influence normal and abnormal cell growth and development. · NEW! Streamlined tables and flowcharts make information easier to access. · NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest clinical findings and research across the full spectrum of pathophysiology. · NEW! Additional content on rare diseases gives students a more comprehensive understanding of conditions that affect the human body. · NEW! Division of Alterations of the Reproductive Systems chapter will now cover male and female reproductive systems in separate chapters. · NEW! 25 additional illustrations bring key concepts to life.