[Perspectives of using the probability principles for the study of the problems of normal and pathological morphology].

On the literature available and the author's data the prospects on application of probability principles for the study of certain problems of normal and pathological morphology are discussed. Short consideration is given from the theory of probability and information with theoretical grounds for their possible application in morphology. From this standpoint some problems of morphological bases of homeostasis, adaptation, compensation and pathological processes are reviewed. Certain points of the probability theory of atherosclerotic morphogenesis and informative characteristic of malignization in stratified epithelium of laryngeal mucosa illustrate the article. General principles for further development of quantitative morphology are shortly elucidated.