Pathophysiology is a basic subject with a strong practical nature and a link between preclinical medicine and clinical medicine.

病理生理学是实践性很强的医学基础学科，是基础医学与临床医学的桥梁和纽带。

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He makes elaborate constructions from various materials - with a strong preference for wood - as much for the joy of making them, as to further any practical purpose.

BBC: Twisted toymaker Paul Spooner on his 'wooden cartoons'