definitions

pathological

or path·o·log·ic

[ path-uh-loj-i-kuh l or path-uh-loj-ik ]
/ ˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl or ˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪk /

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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Nearby words

pathologic anatomy, pathologic calcification, pathologic fracture, pathologic myopia, pathologic retraction ring, pathological, pathological anatomy, pathological liar, pathologist, pathologize, pathology

Origin of pathological

1680–90; < Greek pathologik(ós) (see pathology, -ic) + -al1

Related forms

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British Dictionary definitions for non-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

pathologically, adverb
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Medicine definitions for non-pathological

pathological

[ păth′ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to pathology.
Relating to or caused by disease.

Related forms

path′o•log′i•cal•ly adv.
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