pathosis

[puh-thoh-sis]

noun

1. a diseased condition.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathosis¹

From New Latin; path-, -osis

Example Sentences

The country has suffered a series of mishaps in recent months that seem to point to some underlying pathosis.

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