patho-

1. a combining form meaning “suffering,” “disease,” “feeling,” used in the formation of compound words:

   pathology.

patho-

combining_form

1. disease

   pathology

Word History and Origins

Origin of patho-¹

Combining form representing Greek páthos; pathos

Word History and Origins

Origin of patho-¹

from Greek pathos suffering; see pathos

Example Sentences

An uneasy, eccentric, patho-psychio gyration, caused by disappointment or thwarted ambition.

From Project Gutenberg

Pańćokshaṇo madhye tasthur maho divaḥ—Te sedhanti patho vṛikaṁ tarantaṁ yahvatr apaḥ; Ṛigv.

From Project Gutenberg

Yo naḥ pshann agho vṛiko duḥeva dideati apa sma tvam patho ǵahi—Paripanthinam mashvṇaṁ huraćitam—Dvayvinaḥ; Ṛigv.

From Project Gutenberg