(Greek: open market or meeting place) Large, open public space which served as a place for assembly for the citizens of a Greek city; the political, civic, religious and commercial center of a Greek city; buildings for all of these various purposes were constructed as needed in and around the agora.
pathology. 1. the branch of medicine treating of the essential nature of disease, especially of the changes in body tissues and organs that cause or are caused by disease. 2. the structural and functional manifestations of a disease. adj., adj pathologÂ´ic, pathologÂ´ical.
Our Mission and Vision. The mission of the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) is to use the resources and partnerships of Medicaid to improve health care for all North Carolinians. The DMA vision is to lead the transformation to a healthier North Carolina. DHHS and DMA are devoted to quality customer service.