pathological
adjective
of or relating to pathology, or the science or study of diseases and their causes.
pathologic
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a variation of
pathological.
Example Sentences
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Also known as “reverse anorexia” or “bigorexia,” muscle dysmorphia is a pathologic preoccupation with muscularity.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2025
This pathologic scar tissue response, rather than the eye injury itself, is what can lead to blindness.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2024
A pathologic review was still needed to determine the nature of the tumor, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
But at other times, Wilson plays too fast and loose with the biological laws of his own pathologic crisis.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2019
Another pathologic symptom asks the hospitality of Mallare, and I must make the proper pretense of graciousness and cordiality.
From Fantazius Mallare A Mysterious Oath by Wallace Smith
