Military pathology refers to the study of diseases that are common in soldiers. It encompasses a range of topics such as combat-related injuries, mental health issues, and infectious diseases. Some synonyms for military pathology include military medicine, military health, combat pathology, and war medicine. Military medicine is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries sustained by soldiers. Combat pathology focuses on the injuries and diseases that result from combat while war medicine is the practice of medicine in times of war. All these terms are used interchangeably and refer to the study of health issues in military settings.