pathological
[ path-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]
/ ˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
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adjective
of or relating to pathology.
caused by or involving disease; morbid.
caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition: a pathological hoarder.
dealing with diseases: a pathological casebook.
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British Dictionary definitions for pathological
pathological
less commonly pathologic
/ (ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /
adjective
of or relating to pathology
relating to, involving, or caused by disease
informal compulsively motivateda pathological liar
Derived forms of pathological
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Medical definitions for pathological
pathological
[ păth′ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to pathology.
Relating to or caused by disease.
Other words from pathological
path′o•log′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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